[PSUBS-MAILIST] Hyperbaric Chamber.

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James,


The fact that it was built to code bodes well. You might find the shell thickness too...well, thick. Typically, chambers are built without reinforcing ribs. The engineers used wall thickness to compensate, as weight is/was not an issue. Add ribs for stability and you will probably get quite a depth rating. I would say it is definitely worth looking into. 


Vance






-----Original Message-----
From: James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
To: personal_submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org>
Sent: Thu, Mar 26, 2015 6:52 am
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Hyperbaric Chamber.


 
  
Hi All,  
  
   
  
I am thinking about my next sub.  Wont be for a while yet so its just in ideas stage.  However, I have the opportunity to possibly get an old hyperbaric chamber.  Its about the right size I want for my new boat.  
  
   
  
Obviously there is a lot of work to do to make it a sub and im not even sure of the thickness of the shell.    
  
   
  
Its being scrapped as its no longer in test, but is in really good consition.  
  
   
  
What do people think?  Is this something I could possibly investigate, or is it a complete waste of time?    
  
   
  
Obviously the shell thickness\material\end caps etc would all have to be investigate, but the fact that its been used as a pressure vessel for internal storage.  Would this cause issues?  
  
   
  
Just wanted to see what people think before I investigate.  
  
   
  
Many thanks   
James  
  
   
  
   
 
 

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