PolyU researchers invent intelligent soft robotic clothing for automatic thermal adaptation in extreme heat (IMAGE)
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Experimental and Simulated Results of Thermal Analysis. a) Configuration of the radiant heat exposure test setup. b) Inner layer temperature profiles of traditional textiles (TT) and SRT under radiant heat. c) Duration required for reaching threshold temperatures of 44 and 56 °C, and the ultimate temperature attained during radiant heat exposure (Note: t56 = 700 s indicates the test duration to attain 56 °C). d) Simulated temperature and airflow velocity distribution in SRT subjected to radiant heat. e) Illustration of the hot surface contact test apparatus. f) Inner layer temperature profiles of TT and SRT during direct contact with a heated surface. g) Variations of time required to reach 44 and 56 °C upon contact with a hot surface. h) Simulation of temperature and airflow velocity distribution in SRT during hot surface contact. i) Set-up for evaluating thermal and moisture resistance properties. j) Comparison of thermal resistance of TT, SRT in a deflated state, and SRT in an inflated state. k) Comparison of moisture resistance of TT, SRT in a deflated state, and SRT in an inflated state. l) Comparison of thickness for TT, SRT in a deflated state, and SRT in an inflated state.
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