Chemical defense collective protection technology. Volume 12. A procedure for recharging self-contained breathing apparatus air bottles in the presence of simulated chemical warfare agents. Final report, 6-11 September 1990

Technical Report · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:6125796

Conkle, J P; Tucker, D M; Moore, G

A procedure was developed and tested for recharging Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders in an atmosphere contaminated with chemical agent simulant at concentrations which would produce casualties if actual agent were used. With the exception of a rack for storing the cylinders before and after recharging, all items used are currently available commercially or through off-the-shelf DOD supply sources. Cylinders were successfully recharged without contamination in the presence of chemical agent simulant in the compressor area as well as in the cylinder filling area. Inexperienced personnel easily learned and successfully followed the recharging procedures even though they were burdened by protective clothing and equipment. Chemical agents, SCBA, Firefighting, Self-contained breathing apparatus.

• Research Organization: Armstrong Lab., Brooks AFB, TX (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6125796
• Report Number(s): AD-A-266259/1/XAB; AL-TP-1993-0001
• Resource Relation: Other Information: See also Volume 1, AD-A178 988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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