Accession Number:

AD0770162

Title:

Evaluation of Granular Baralyme Carbon Dioxide Absorbent in Place of Shell Natron for Use with the Deep-Sea Helium-Oxygen Diving Outfit,

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Corporate Author:

NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT WASHINGTON D C

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Report Date:

1964-07-08

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

Granular Baralyme was evaluated to determine its suitability for use as the chemical carbon dioxide absorbing agent for the deep-sea helium-oxygen apparatus. It was felt that Shell Natron, a caustic, should be superceded by a less hazardous material. It was concluded that Granular Baralyme performs satisfactorily in all respects. Accompanying specified alternations of helium-oxygen diving techniques are trivial. It is recommended that a BUSHIPS Instruction authorizing the use of Granular Baralyme be issued. Author

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Subject Categories:

  • Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


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