Accession Number:
AD0270680
Title:
Evaluation of a New, Positive Displacement Mechanical Respirator for Use in the Testing of Breathing Apparatus
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Corporate Author:
NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FL PANAMA CITY
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1960-08-29
Pagination or Media Count:
21.0
Abstract:
A positive displacement mechanical respirator, designed by the Experimental Diving Unit is described. Its operating characteristics were determined and compared with those of a bellows-type respirator previously used for testing breathing equipment. Recommendations for minor modifications and for the use of the new respirator are made.