Heat transfer through protective face masks and respirators.

Autor: Angelova, Radostina A., Sofronova, Daniela, Dimova, Maria, Sofronov, Yavor, Velichkova, Rositsa, Stankov, Peter, Markov, Detelin, Simova, Iskra
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Zdroj: AIP Conference Proceedings; 2024, Vol. 3034 Issue 1, p1-8, 8p
Abstrakt: The paper presents results from the investigation of heat transfer through six types of face masks and respirators used for protection against particulate matter (PM) and virus transmission. The masks/respirators were studied in terms of the number of layers, thickness, mass per unit area (weight) and bulk density. The heat flow through the masks was measured in two directions: from the human face to the environment (In-Out) and from the environment to the face (Out-In). The results obtained were presented in the function of the samples' thickness, mass per unit area and bulk density. A strong relationship between the mask's thickness and its heat resistance was established. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index