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Document ID (ISN)22689
CIS number 75-405
ISSN - Serial title 0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur
Year 1974
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Hoppe G.
Title Protection against radiant heat
Original title Schutz gegen Wärmestrahlen [in German]
Bibliographic information May 1974, Vol.5, No.5, p.220-223, and June 1974, No.6, p.274-279. Illus.
Abstract After a short introduction on radiant heat and human heat regulation, the author reviews means of protection against radiant heat: efficient heat screens, materials for protective clothing, open and closed heat-protective clothing, heat-protective clothing for work of long duration, head and eye protection, foot protection. Notes on evaluating the efficacy of heat-protective clothing and the age limit for wearing it.
Descriptors (primary) work at high temperature; radiant heat; heat protective clothing; protection against heat
Descriptors (secondary) heat protective screens; thermal balance; metallized fabrics; heat elimination; air-cooled suits; regulation of body temperature
Document type -
Subject(s) Heating, ventilation and climate
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Heat and cold
Protective clothing