Accession Number:

AD1160480

Title:

Impulse Assessment of the Moldex (Registered Trademark) Battleplugs (Registered Trademark) Impulse Protection Earplug

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Technical Memo]

Corporate Author:

NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB GROTON CTLEIDOS HOLDINGS INC RESTON VA

Personal Author(s):

• Kolias, Alexa H.
• See, Jacob J.
• Schwaller, Derek W.
• Karch, Stephanie J.
• Federman, Jeremy S.

Report Date:

2022-02-18

Pagination or Media Count:

94

Abstract:

The impulse peak insertion loss IPIL is the standard measure of attenuation provided by hearing protection devices HPDs in response to an impulsive noise. This technical memorandum describes the IPIL testing conducted and the calculated mean IPIL values for the Moldex Battleplugs Impulse Protection Earplug. Testing included two test modes cap open i.e., unfiltered and cap closed i.e., filtered. Testing was completed in accordance with the ANSI standard S12.42-2010. All device samples were tested at the nominal levels of 150, 160, and 170 decibel peak dBP, re 20 micro Pa. A total of five samples were fitted to an acoustic test fixture two times each for a total of 10 trials per test level in both the cap open and cap closed modes. Results of the testing revealed overall higher mean IPIL values when the Battleplugs earplug was in the closed mode compared to the open mode at all nominal test levels. These results suggest that, when properly fit and functional, the Battleplugs can adequately protect i.e., reduce exposure to less than 140 dBP against impulses below 173.6 dBP in the cap open mode, and 178.3 dBP in the cap closed mode.

Descriptors:

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• united states
• submarines
• buildings and structures
• research facilities
• medical laboratories
• continents
• geographic regions
• naval vessels
• naval vessels (combatant)
• north america
• scientific research

Subject Categories:

• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]