Accession Number:

ADD002378

Title:

Ammonia Driven Underwater Motor.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Rein,Charles R.

Report Date:

1975-03-25

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

The patent describes an ammonia powered motor device for use in deep water as comprising a housing defining a chamber into which an ammonia gas pressure operated motor exhausts. A metering pump admits quantities of water from the surrounding medium into the chamber to absorb ammonia and lower exhaust pressure while ammonia laden water is pumped from the chamber.

Descriptors:

• *Pneumatic devices
• *Underwater tools
• *Patents
• Underwater equipment
• Ammonia
• Motors
• Deep submergence
• Underwater propulsion

Subject Categories:

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
• Machinery and Tools

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE