Master Control Unit (MCU) Low Cost Display (LCD) and Automatic Valving Systems for Respiratory Protection System 21 (RESPO 21)

Abstract

The primary objective of this program was to assess the feasibility of a master control unit for a respiratory protection system for the U.S. Army Chemical Research, Development, and Engineering Center. The intended function of the master control unit (MCU) includes monitoring physiological, environmental, and system performance conditions and controlling the components of a respiratory protection system to maximize both electrical efficiency and individual protection, yet minimize breathing effort. Instrumentation and sensors for measurement of physiological conditions were evaluated for use in the MCU. Commercially available positive pressure respiratory protection systems were surveyed and reviewed to determine their relevance for use in the MCU. In order to minimize the effort required to exhale while using a positive pressure respirator it was determined that an automatic valving system would be needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA253249

Entities

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Supplies
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Computers
  • Concept 1
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Gas Masks
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Indicator Lights
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Piezoelectric Polymers
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Materials Science
  • Software Engineering