A Computer Simulation of a Hyperbaric Chamber Environment

Abstract

A hyperbaric chamber environment is simulated using a FORTRAN computer program. This program allows the user to input data files of varying chamber conditions and provides a detailed output which can be used for design or chamber operations. Specifically, this program determines life support, temperature and humidity control, and power requirements. After developing the theory and describing the program in detail, complete examples simulating a hyperbaric chamber at 2000 fsw, a submarine lockout chamber at 400 fsw, and a shallow underwater habitat at 56 fsw are demonstrated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260137

Entities

People

  • Scott R. Lister

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Decompression Chambers
  • Gases
  • Heat Transfer
  • High Pressure
  • Liquids
  • Medical Personnel
  • Partial Pressure
  • Physiology
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Simulations
  • Specific Volume
  • Thermodynamic Properties
  • Vapor Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.