Environmental Control Unit for Damage Control Suit System

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Abstract:

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Unit NCTRU has developed an Environmental Control Unit ECU for a life support system which was designed primarily for shipboard operations, such as damage control, rescue, and engineroom use, particularly during shutdown periods. The purpose of the ECU is to control the environment within a fully enclosed, impermeable Damage Control Suit DCS. This ECU uses wet ice in finned canisters for cooling purposes. Closed circuit, forced ventilation is effected with a battery powered fan. An easily replaceable chemical pack containing lithium hydroxide and potassium superoxide provides for carbon dioxide removal and replenishment of oxygen. A highly efficient oxygen-sensing warning device constantly monitors oxygen level within the suit.

Author(s):
Orner, George M. ; Audet, Norman F.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RESEARCH FACILITY NATICK MA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0035

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NCTRF-TR-101, 2-71
Monitor Series:
NCTRF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NAVAL PERSONNEL, *COOLING, *DAMAGE CONTROL, HEAT TRANSFER, CONTAINERS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT, POWER SUPPLIES, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating, Marine Engineering, Life Support Systems
Keyword(s):
ECU(ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNITS), ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNITS
Report Date:
1972 Jul 01