Title :
Neural network based assessment of materials for chemical protection gloves
Author :
Cartwright, Hugh M. ; Jones, Christopher
Author_Institution :
Phys. & Theor. Lab., Oxford Univ., UK
Abstract :
Neural networks have been used to predict the effectiveness of chemical protective clothing for a range of important and common chemicals. Results compare favorably with more conventional approaches to prediction of permeation rates.
Keywords :
chemical engineering computing; chemical hazards; health hazards; neural nets; permeability; breakthrough time; chemical protection; gloves; health safety; neural network; permeation; protective clothing; Chemical analysis; Chemical industry; Chemistry; Neural networks; Neurons; Polymers; Protection; Protective clothing; Solvents; Steady-state;
Conference_Titel :
EUROCON 2003. Computer as a Tool. The IEEE Region 8
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7763-X
DOI :
10.1109/EURCON.2003.1248208