Leakage Assessment of Protective Gas Masks

Abstract

This peer group review meeting of respiratory quantitative fit test (QNFT) methods intended to consider (1) the advantages and disadvantages of presently used fit test methods, (2) the applicability of present methods to field effectiveness measurements, (3) improved methods for determining leakage of respirators, and (4) other research needs to put the field of respiratory protection on a firmer scientific footing. Both instrumentation and methodology were considered in presentations, discussions and workshop sessions as important components of fit test measurement. An important concept enumerated early in the meeting was that fit tests serve several functions (such as research, evaluation, certification, point-of-issue, or field performance) and that specific appropriate methods should apply to each need. Keywords: Quantitative fit test, Aerosol test method, Vapor test method, Protective masks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199601

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Billings
  • David L. Swift
  • Frank Shanty

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Alkenes
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Chemistry
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Field Tests
  • Group Processes (Social Psychology)
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Particulate Matter
  • Performance Tests
  • Plant Oils
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design