Ventilation of Composites Repair Facility McClellan AFB, CA

Abstract

Repairing damaged fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar composites generate dust and debris during sanding and grinding. While potentially only a skin and eye irritation hazard, control of the dust leads to more satisfied workers and a better product. Dust can be controlled through a set of ventilation exhaust systems to include: high velocity low volume exhaust on the sanding tool, a downdraft sanding table, and a flex-hose dust exhaust system for large parts. This report describes those systems and other accessories useful in composite repairs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA231331

Entities

People

  • John F. Seibert

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Force
  • Birds
  • Composite Materials
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Ducts
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Health
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fiberglass
  • Irritation
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Equipment
  • Ventilation

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Rocket Propulsion.