Citation

Shanley LA, Slaten BL, Shanley P, Broughton R, Baginski M, Hall D. J. Fire Sci. 1994; 12(3): 238-245.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

There is a need for materials and battings which provide fire resistant properties and are lightweight, washable, and aesthetically acceptable. Thermal properties of batts constructed from a new carbonaceous fiber were evaluated to determine its usefulness in military and commerical applications for thermal and fire protection. Carbonaceous batts were compared to batts available in commerical and military products on thermal transmittance (conductance and resistance) and thermal protective performance. Results indicated that experimental batts could be constructed to provide insulation comparable to available products. Thermal protective performance tests indicated that the carbonaceous batts provided flame protection superior to current military and commerical products.