Further Evaluation of a Lithium Battery in the MK 16 MOD 0 Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA)
Abstract
The MK 16 Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) is an electronically controlled mixed gas rebreather. To meet projected mission requirements, Naval Special Warfare Command (CONNAVSPECWARCOM) tasked Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC) to develop a MK 16 UBA battery pack with a nominal duration of 160 hrs. Subsequently, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) tasked Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) to evaluate the prototype 9 volt lithium batteries developed by NSWC. Testing was conducted at NSWC Crane and the results reported in NEDU Technical Report 4-96. As a result of this report, program Executive Office, Carriers, Littoral Warfare and Auxiliary Ships (PEO-CLA) PMS-325J submitted a deviation from specification from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Division requesting authorization for Naval Special Warfare to use the new lithium batteries in lieu of the current lead acid batteries. A review of NEDU Technical Report 4-96 together with additional in-house testing yields the following conclusions: The lithium battery has a duration of about 120 hrs with a MK 16 UBA in a steady green mode. If the primary display indicates flashing red and green, remaining battery duration is on the order of 6 hrs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA332243
Entities
People
- R. W. Mazzone
- R. W. Poladian
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit