Objective
- Develop and apply a theoretical and semi-empirical physical model for describing, correlating, and predicting breakthrough times of gases (inorganic and organic), which are removed from air by reactions with or catalysis by chemical impregnates on activated carbon in packed beds.
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- OSHA standard 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2) 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart G, Section 84.1157. Vol 60, Number 110
- National Paint & Coatings Association
- Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
- American Petroleum Institute
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Emergency worker and general industry workers who utilize air purifying respirators
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Project Scope
- Develop math models for predicting breakthrough time
- Develop software to implement the models
- Distribute models to public via NIOSH/OSHA websites
- Develop training videos for users
Milestones
- Q1 Add new general cartridge data to MultiVapor
- Q2 Submit paper covering reuse concept to OD for approval
- Q3 Initiate work on producing a model to describe chemical and physical adsorption
- Q4 Continue to develop chemical/physical model
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Outputs
- Manuscripts published or submitted to peer review journals (3)
- Presentations at conferences (3)
- Standards committee meetings & public meetings (12)
- ESL Calculators posted to OSHA/NIOSH websites
- Cartridge test procedures for acid-base gas models developed
Outcomes
- Three models that will cover most chemical agents to calculate ESL for air purifying respirators
- 9400 downloads from web
- Over 1000 CDs requested
- Used in university training classes
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