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Experimental Methodology for Estimation of Local Heat Fluxes and Burning Rates in Steady Laminar Boundary Layer Diffusion Flames
Published on: June 1, 2016
Thermal parameters measurement on fire fighter during intense fire exposition
A Oliveira1, C Gehin, G Delhomme
1Biomedical Sensors Group, Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology, URM 5270 CNRS-INSA Lyon, 20, Av. Albert Einstein, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France. aurelien.oliveira@insa-lyon.fr
Summary
New smart textiles with integrated sensors monitor firefighters' vital signs and environment. This advanced protective gear helps prevent heat stroke by tracking thermal parameters during intense fire exposure.
Area of Science:
- Wearable technology
- Biomedical engineering
- Textile science
Background:
- Rescuer safety, coordination, and efficiency are critical during interventions.
- Existing firefighter equipment offers limited real-time physiological and environmental monitoring.
- Micro and nanotechnologies offer potential for advanced protective gear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop advanced equipment for intervention staff using micro and nanotechnologies.
- To integrate smart textiles with sensors for monitoring physiological and environmental parameters.
- To specifically focus on thermal parameters for heat stroke prevention in firefighters.
Main Methods:
- Development of smart textiles integrated with sensors.
- Inclusion of acquisition and communication modules for data handling.
- Recording of internal temperature, external temperature, and heat flux during fire exposure.
Main Results:
- The outer garment effectively insulates firefighters from the external environment.
- Thermal monitoring during fire exposure proved to be a relevant and effective strategy.
- Integrated sensors successfully recorded key thermal parameters.
Conclusions:
- Smart textiles with integrated sensors can enhance rescuer safety.
- Thermal monitoring is crucial for preventing heat-related illnesses in firefighters.
- The developed equipment demonstrates the potential of micro/nanotechnology in protective gear.
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