CHAMBERS & REGS Flashcards
(70 cards)
What is the maximum voltage allowed in DDCs?
24V D/C
What is the minimum number of life support personnel permitted per shift?
2
What is the Maximum batter size allowed in the chambers?
500mA/Hr
What is the maximum PPO2 allowed in the chamber?
2.8bar
What is the maximum PPCO2 allowed in the chamber for long exposure?
5000ppm or 5mb
IMCAs maximum recommendation for PPO2 in diving?
1.6Bar
DESIGN for saturation diving (bell) system is what document?
IMCA D024
DESIGN for surface supplied mixed gas diving system is what document?
IMCA D037
‘Code of practice on the initial and periodic examination, testing and certification of diving plant and equipment’ is what document?
IMCA D018
Minimum internal diameter of Saturation chamber is?
1800mm (1.8m)
What are the ideal conditions for Soda Lime?
20C at 70% or more
Damp not Wet
Below what O2 percentage will fire not be able to start?
6%
The O2 percentage should never be allowed to rise above what in a chamber?
23%
How many compartments must an air chamber have?
Two
IMCA D050 states that there must be sufficient compressed air available to….
Pressurise both locks of the deck decompression chamber to maximum possible treatment depth (usually 50msw)
Plus sufficient air for three complete surface decompression cycles
And 90m3 of breathing quality oxygen needs to available for emergency treatment procedures
How many people need to be in chamber when used to deliver therapeutic treatment?
Two
Patient and attendant that knows the symptoms and treatment for acute oxygen poisoning
A chamber hull penetration must have a valve where?
On both sides of the chamber to allow the valve to be closed off in an emergency or for maintenance
Pressurisation connection usually made up of?
Quarter turn valve on the outside and non return valve on the inside (or quarter turn with a silencer on inside)
Exhaust connections are usually made up of?
Quarter turn valves on the inside and outside
Should be a T-piece on inside to prevent suction injuries or small objects being sucked into exhaust line
Depth gauges should be checked and calibrated every?
6 months
In an air chamber BIBS is used to supply what?
Pure Oxygen or a rich O2 mix
Principally used for surface decompression or therapeutic treatments
When not in use the external and internal BIBs and dump valves are normally closed to prevent O2 leakage into chamber (fire risk)
In a saturation system the BIBS is used to supply what?
Pure Oxygen, an O2 rich mix or bottom mix
Principally used as an emergency breathing supply so a suitable bottom mix should be connected at all times
Medical and Equipment locks must have what?
Pressure gauge visible to person operating the lock
A safety interlock system to the clamping mechanism making it impossible to open if there is still pressure inside the lock