Evaluation of MAKO 5436 High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor

Abstract

In response to reference (1) and as outlined in reference (2) the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) tested the MAKO 5436 diesel powered high pressure, breathing air compressor from 1 Oct 89 to 14 Feb 91. The purpose of this test was to determine if the equipment was suitable for use by the United States Navy (USN) diving community and if so, added to the Approved for Navy Use (ANU) Procurement List. The MAKO 5436 met manufacturers specifications for quantity of air produced with a quality which met or exceeded purity standards in reference (3). The design and engineering was determined to be adequate. With the inclusion of the recommendations in section V the MAKO 5436 compressor is considered suitable for USN requirements for compressors of this size and type.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA233466

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  • George D. Sullivan

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  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

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  • Human Systems

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  • Air Compressors
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Compressors
  • Cooling
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Engineering
  • Gages
  • High Pressure
  • Instructions
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Lubrication
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Rods
  • Specifications
  • Synthetic Lubricants
  • Synthetic Oils
  • Test And Evaluation

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