Atsic° - Adjustable thermodynamic Simulation Clothing
© Tom Kemter
© Tom Kemter
© Tom Kemter
© Tom Kemter
© Tom Kemter
Project information
submitted by
Tom Kemter
Co-Authors
Niels Cremer, Aaron Merten
Mentors
Dr.-Ing. Hayder Alsaad, Assoc. AIA
Faculty:
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Degree programme:
Product Design (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.))
Type of project presentation
Research project
Semester
Winter semester 2023/24
- Coudraystraße - SCIENCE MILE Q3
Available during summaery opening hours
Contributors:
Mares
Project description
Thermal-manikins are complex instruments used to simulate human warmth, radiation, and particle emissions, essential in various industries to avoid human inaccuracies. Essentially, they are electrically heated dummies with human-like surface area, emitting heat (infrared radiation) uniformly.
The controlled climate chamber at Bauhaus University acquired such a manikin, capable of individually heating over 30 body patches to simulate human thermal scenarios. It can also breathe pre-heated, moisturized air through its nostrils and has precise temperature measurements and operational controls. However, the high cost of about 110,000 Euros makes it unaffordable for many institutions to purchase more than one, limiting experimentation options.
The task was to create a low-cost alternative to a high-end thermal manikin, possibly adaptable to a common styrofoam dummy or a piece of clothing for the dummy. The goal was to develop "ATSiC°" (adjustable thermodynamic simulation clothing) that could reach and maintain a uniform temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, with a smooth, fold-free, uniformly heated, surface.