Evaluation of Ventilation Inside Armored Vehicles

Abstract

The ventilation systems in the Ml/MlAl battle tank, M60 battle tank, and the M2A2-M2A3 fighting vehicle were evaluated to determine their effectiveness as compared to ventilatory requirements stated in MIL-STD-1472C. Available ventilation test data was also collected and reviewed. Theoretical and actual ventilatory rates for the Ml/MlAl, M60, and M2A2-M2A3, are listed. Projected combustion product concentration build-up and purge rates have been determined under conditions of the several differing modes of ventilation capable by the battle tanks and fighting vehicles. Ventilatory requirements are recommended for the vehicles in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62-1989.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260089

Entities

People

  • Joseph A. Terra
  • Joseph T. Allen
  • W. D. Burrows

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Flow
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Availability
  • Backup Systems
  • Biomedical Research
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Classification
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Flow Rate
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Steady State
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies