Thermal dose unit

A Thermal Dose Unit (TDU) is a unit of measurement used in the Oil and Gas Industry to measure exposure to thermal radiation. It is a function of intensity (power per unit area) and exposure time [1].

1 TDU = 1 (kW/m2)4/3s.

Results of Exposure

Level of Exposure Result
Mean Range
92 86-103 Pain
105 80-130 Threshold First Degree Burn
290 240-350 Threshold Second Degree Burn
1000 870-2600 Threshold Third Degree Burn

References

  1. ^ "Human Vulnerability to Thermal Radiation Offshore". Health & Safety Laboratory. 2007. http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/hsl_pdf/2004/hsl04-04.pdf. Retrieved 2007-12-19.