Title :
Electrostatic threats in hospital environment
Author :
Viheriakoski, Toni ; Kokkonen, Mika ; Tamminen, Pasi ; Karja, Eira ; Hillberg, Jukka ; Smallwood, Jeremy
Author_Institution :
Cascade Metrol., Lohja, Finland
Abstract :
Uncontrolled electrostatic discharge (ESD) sources may cause unpleasant experiences as well as more serious hazards to health. We have observed surprisingly high energy ESD sources in the hospital environment. These findings are analyzed and discussed in this article. In addition, electrostatic attraction and charge relaxation of materials for medical purposes are studied and solutions are proposed.
Keywords :
electric charge; electrostatic discharge; hazards; ESD sources; electrostatic attraction; electrostatic discharge sources; electrostatic threats; hospital environment; material charge relaxation; Discharges (electric); Electric potential; Electrostatic discharges; Electrostatics; Hospitals; Materials; Metals;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium (EOS/ESD), 2014 36th
Conference_Location :
Tucson, AZ
