Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Respiratory protection device
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SCBA
gptkbp:air_supply_duration typically 30-60 minutes
gptkbp:component gptkb:mask
harness
pressure gauge
pressure regulator
air cylinder
demand valve
gptkbp:enables entry into hazardous atmospheres
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
gptkbp:inventedBy 19th century
gptkbp:maintenance cleaning
regular inspection
cylinder refilling
gptkbp:notToBeConfusedWith gptkb:SCUBA
gptkbp:protectedBy toxic gases
smoke inhalation
oxygen deficiency
gptkbp:provides breathable air
gptkbp:regulates air pressure
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Self-Contained_Underwater_Breathing_Apparatus
gptkbp:requires training for use
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:NFPA
gptkb:NIOSH
gptkbp:type closed-circuit
open-circuit
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:military_operation
gptkb:oil_and_gas_industry
mining
emergency response
search and rescue operations
nuclear facilities
firefighters
chemical plants
industrial settings
wastewater treatment plants
hazardous material spills
rescue personnel
shipboard firefighting
confined space entry
aviation fire rescue
hazmat workers
oxygen-deficient environments
toxic environments
tunnel rescue
gptkbp:weight typically 10-15 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U.S._Patent_2,972,726
gptkb:SCBA
gptkb:U.S._Patent_2,988,237
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7