Test of the Dual Purpose Heater KIT Installed on the Mortar Carrier, M84, at low Ambient Temperatures

摘要

To evaluate the effectiveness of a dual purpose heater kit on the Mortar Carrier, M84, tests at 0 F, minus 25 F, minus 45F, and minus 65 F were conducted at the Detroit Arsenal.nExcessive heating time of the power plant compartments was experienced during tests at low ambient temperatures. However, the personnel heating system achieved the minimum Continental Army Commend temperature recommendations.nA recommendation is made that the kit be modified to lower excessive heating time of the power plant compartments.