Evaluation of BAUER K-20 Diesel Powered High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor and the P-5 Purification System (Unmanned)
Abstract
In response to NAVSEA tasking, Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) tested the BAUER K-20 diesel powered high pressure breathing air compressor from 29 MAy 1991 to 18 June 1991. This test had a twofold purpose (1) to determine if the compressor met military specifications making it suitable for use by the U. S. Navy diving community, (2) to determine if the air purification system, mounted as part of the unit, functioned as specified and was suitable for addition to the Approved for Navy Use (ANU) list. There are various methods of testing compressor capacities and suitability, depending on the use requirements. Highly portable, diesel driven divers air compressors are designed to provide high pressure air with relatively low volume outputs. Divers require low pressure air with high volume. The average divers high pressure air compressor is connected to large volume, high pressure air storage flasks to meet this need. In normal operation the high pressure air is reduced to a lower pressure to act as a breathing medium for divers. During use, the pressure gradually reduces in the storage flasks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA242554
Entities
People
- George D. Sullivan
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit