Submarine Hydrogen Detectors

Abstract

The unsatisfactory operation of the one Mark I hydrogen detector removed from service due to faulty operation was verified in the laboratory. The direct cause of the change of calibration was found to be alteration of the catalyst cell. The underlying condition giving rise to this cause appears to have been inadequate repair facilities. A suggested system for repair and recalibration of these instruments after repair and general overhaul leads to the recommendation that other units which have been in service use should be studied for possible irreversible change of calibration. Reasons are given for a recommendation that the present test and recalibration methods be critically examined for needed changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1944
Accession Number
AD1184150

Entities

People

  • F. S. Thomas
  • G W Work
  • Sherman W Rabideau

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Calibration
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Catalysts
  • Conductivity
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Flow
  • Gas Flow
  • Hydrogen
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Resistors
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Variable Resistors
  • Warning Systems

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