Test and Evaluation of Bauer Portable High-Pressure Breathing Air Compressor, Model Varius G-3.

Abstract

A gasoline engine driven high-pressure breathing air compressor, BAUER Varius G-3, was evaluated by the Navy Experimental Diving Unit to determine its suitability for Navy use. Results of the 50-hour test showed that the portable compressor delivers breathing air at an average charge rate of 2.07 CFM, charging twin 72 cu. ft., twin 50 cu. ft., and single 80 cu. ft. scuba tanks in 71, 44, and 39 minutes respectively. The unit is easily maintained, sturdily constructed, and economical in gasoline fuel consumption. The BAUER high-pressure breathing air compressor (Varius G-3) is recommended for placement on the list of equipment Approved for Navy Use (ANU). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA105608

Entities

People

  • R. L. Bowdish

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Air Intakes
  • Back Pressure
  • Compression
  • Compressors
  • Control Systems
  • Engines
  • Flow Rate
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Fuels
  • High Pressure
  • High Pressure Compressors
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Safety Valves
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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