The Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, in collaboration with scientists from our Department, has created a prototype of protective clothing with an active cooling function. This clothing is designed for individuals working in hot microclimates, where the risk of overheating the body is high.
The Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, in collaboration with scientists from our Department, has developed a prototype of protective clothing with an active cooling function. This clothing is intended for individuals working in hot microclimates, where the risk of overheating is high.
The prototype takes the form of lightweight harnesses. The cooling function is achieved through flexible thermoelectric modules - Peltier cells.
In the development of this solution, the participation of Ph.D Eng. Bartosz Pękosławski and Ph.D Eng. Łukasz Starzak was essential.
The protective clothing with active cooling function, developed at the Central Institute for Labour Protection - NRI, will undergo testing by employees of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. The clothing prototype has already successfully passed tests in workstations in the railway industry.
In the future, it will be possible to expand the functionality to include control via mobile phone and integration with Internet of Things (IoT) systems.
For more details, we invite you to read the article that appeared in "Życie Uczelni" (University Life) publication.