Automation of Clothing Tests: Investigations into Detection Method

Abstract

Investigations were carried out into a suitable detector for recording on line the breakthrough concentration of toxic chemicals in protective clothing material tests. The flame ionization detector (FID) was selected for further research. Three different configurations for application the FID were examined. The system using a sample loop and gaschromatographic column in combination with the FID was the most suitable. This technique was used successfully to measure the breakthrough of mustard gas. The results showed a good agreement with the results of the method currently in use. The detector system was found to be suitable for breakthrough measurements of both chemical warfare agents and industrial chemicals. Selections were made for the hardware and software for the control, measurement and data acquisition of an automated test system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA341144

Entities

People

  • J. Kaaijk
  • R. J. Van Eenennaam
  • S. C. Van Swieten

Organizations

  • Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Alcohols
  • Automation
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Classification
  • Clothing
  • Data Acquisition
  • Detectors
  • Ionization
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mustard Agents
  • Protective Clothing
  • Test Methods

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Robotics and Automation.