[PSUBS-MAILIST] Hyperbaric Chamber.

[James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles]

I've been in this one (as a test, not for treatment).  Its about 2m OD x
maybe 4m.  There is a lock out chamber.  Hatches open inwards of course and
all the viewports are back to front!

I've found out they are going to get it cut up in situ.  Not sure if they
will even let me have it yet, but even if they do, ive got to see first if
its suitable, and then if I can get it moved for less than the cost of a
new shell.

We'll see.  I'm investigating.
James

On 26 March 2015 at 17:08, Rick Patton via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> James,
>
> They are designed of course for internal pressure so I would imagine that
> they may be allowed to be more out of round by the coding agency when built
> than a pressure vessle that has to endure external pressure. You would also
> need to add internal or external frames and if you chose to go internal,
> you would have to install them in two or more pieces as the chambers have
> the dished ends on them and then a smallish entry hatch to contend with
> plus any system that I have been in, the doors are designed to seal from
> interanl pressure. Just some things to ponder.
>
> Rick
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 1:52 AM, James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles
> <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
>
>> 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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