Research
Title : | A Hazmat Suit with Forced Purified and Cooled Air Circulation for Medical Professionals |
Area of Research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Engineering Sciences |
Focus Area : | Personal Protective Equipment suit |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Manoj Kumar Mondal, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur |
Contact info : | manoj@see.iitkgp.ac.in |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Total Budget (INR): | 25,00,000 |
Details
Executive Summary : | A hazmat suit that provides complete safety and added comfort not known to be present in any existing suit. Air circulation within the body would add comfort as it would evaporate the sweat and cool the suit interior without causing any contamination as the assembly will remain within the suit. The incoming air will be completely free of any pathogen and residual chemicals ensuring safety and comfort of the wearer. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur |