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A chlorate candle/lithium hydroxide personal breathing apparatusA portable coal mine rescue and survival equipment is reported that consists of a chlorate candle with a lithium hydroxide carbon-dioxide absorbent for oxygen generation, a breathing bag and tubing to conduct breathing to and from the man. A plastic hood incorporating a mouth piece for communication provides also eye protection and prevents inhalation through the nose. Manned testing of a prototype system demonstrated the feasibility of this closed circuit no-maintenance breathing apparatus that provides for good voice communication.
Document ID
19720019462
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Martin, F. E.
(Westinghouse Electric Corp. Annapolis, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center Second Conf. on Portable Life Support Systems
Subject Category
Biotechnology
Accession Number
72N27112
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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