Personal Cooling Systems (PCS): Cooling Effectiveness and Duration

Downloads:

• KSU Submission Form for PCS Tests.docx

Method:

ASTM F 2371 "Standard Test Method for Measuring the Heat Removal Rate of Personal Cooling Systems Using a Sweating Heated Manikin"

Instrument:

Sweating thermal manikin in an environmental chamber

Cost:

$1,551 per system (baseline sweating test with the PCS off followed by a 2-hour test with the PCS on – 2 reps, a third rep if necessary)

Note: Please call the Testing Coordinator to discuss the testing prior to sending the submission form or products for evaluation.