| Document ID (ISN) | 69299 |
| CIS number |
97-1322 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1323-2 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Contract Research Report CRR 129/1997
|
| Author(s) |
Rew P.J.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
LD50 equivalent for the effect of thermal radiation on humans |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. iii, 25p. Illus. 33 ref. Price: GBP 15.00. |
| Abstract |
This study extends a previous literature review undertaken to assess the current status of the modelling of the effects of thermal radiation from hydrocarbon fires. This review suggested that the 'Dangerous Dose' criterion of 1000(kW/m2)4/3s for an average population is a reasonable estimate of the thermal dose at which serious burns may be received or a small percentage of the population may die. The current study discusses the thermal dose level which would be suitable for use as a 'Lethal Dose' (LD50) equivalent and puts forward an estimated value of approximately 2000(kW/m2)4/3s. Assumptions and uncertainties in the estimation are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
thermal burns; radiant heat; lethal dose 50 |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
United Kingdom; mathematical models; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Heat and cold
|
