"Standard Test Method for Measuring the Performance of Personal Cooling Systems Using Physiological Testing "
This test method covers the physiological measurement of internal body core temperature, skin temperature, thermal exposure time, heart rate response, oxygen consumption, and whole body sweat rate, to assess the effectiveness of Personal Cooling Systems (PCS) in reducing the effects of thermal stress.
A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.
All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits
- Environmental protective clothing
- Human Factor
ASTM F1291 - 22(https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/Standards/Info/ASTMF129122) - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
ASTM F1494 - 23(https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/Standards/Info/ASTMF149423) - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
ASTM F2370 - 22(https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/Standards/Info/ASTMF237022) - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Using a Sweating Manikin
This test method can be used to quantify and compare the cooling provided by different Personal Cooling Systems (PCS) worn with a standard outer garment or with a specified protective outer garment. Please see the full standard for complete details.
Additional References:
ASTM Standards
- F1291 Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
- F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
- F2370 Test Method for Measuring the Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Using a Sweating Manikin
Other Standards
- ISO 8996 Ergonomics—Determination of Metabolic Heat Production
- ISO 9886 Ergonomics—Evaluation of Thermal Strain by Physiological Measurements
- Page last reviewed: February 21, 2024
- Page last updated: February 21, 2024
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