A Low-SWaP Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

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Abstract:

In this Phase II SBIR project, Creare combined a compact, high-efficiency blower technology with novel respirator facepiece designs and a comfortable, low-leakage sealing approach to develop a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) with a high protection factor and low size, weight, and power consumption (SWaP). The PAPR system provides higher protection factors than conventional loose-fitting PAPR technology and is more comfortable to wear than respirators that employ tight rubber seals against the users skin. Creares high-efficiency blower technology was scaled to supply air for breathing and high protection factor at the NIOSH 115 L/min flow rate required for tight-fitting PAPRS and the NIOSH 170 L/min flow rate requirement for loose-fitting PAPRs. A novel PAPR facepiece design was developed for versatile, lightweight service in field conditions with low respiratory hazard and negligible cutaneous hazard. Prototype blowers and facepieces were developed. Laboratory tests show the facepieces can provide protection factor greater than 2,000, and the blowers are efficient and low power. A prototype PAPR system will be delivered to the Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (CCDC-CBC) for test and evaluation.

Author(s):
Jaeger, Michael J
Author Organization(s):
Creare LLC
Funding Organization(s):
US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground , MD ; US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground , MD
Document Type:
SBIR Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2023 Jan 06
Pagination:
17

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TM-4884B
Contract Number(s):
W911SR-20-C-0036
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
fabrication, test and evaluation, construction, manufacturing, assembly, product development, contracts, additive manufacturing, flow rate, measurement, production, standards, three dimensional, computer-aided design, packaging, storage batteries, computer programs
Keyword(s):
MEMS packaging, fuzes, wafer bonding
Creation Date:
2023 Jan 09
Update Date:
2023 Jan 09