An Evaluation of the Rand Flow Indicator as a Warning Device in the Constant-Mass-Flow Supply Circuit of a Semi-Closed Circuit Scuba.

Abstract

The evaluation considers the principle of operation and adequacy of an apparatus submitted as a warning device for insertion in a mixed-gas scuba gas supply circuit wherein the gas is supplied at constant-mass rate independent of depth of dive. The device was found to be satisfactory in principal but, in its prototype form, not adequate for use at flow rates and depths experienced in operational mixed-gas diving. Extensive calibration curves are presented as well as results of its operation when used in a constant-mass-flow circuits. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 1958
Accession Number
AD0780320

Entities

People

  • C. J. Leyden
  • W. F. Searle Jr.
  • W. G. Fischer

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Calibration
  • Flow
  • Flow Rate
  • Indicators
  • Mass
  • Mass Flow
  • Prototypes
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Materials Science