Comparison of Characteristics of Kidde Oxygen Recharge Compressor Assembly and Pressure Products Inc. Diaphragm Compressor.

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Abstract:

The characteristics of an oxygen recharge compressor assembly Part number 891026 manufactured by the Walter Kidde Co., Inc. of Belleville, New Jersey, are compared with those of a Model 1040 compressor manufactured by the Pressure Products, Inc., of Harboro, Pa. The comparison was based on the data obtained from the manufacturers instruction manual for the Kidde compressor and EDU made on the basis of the relative suitability of the two compressors for use by diving activities. The pressure products compressor is found to be more suitable for most diving activities. Author

Author(s):
Janney, G. M.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Evaluation rept.,
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NEDU-ER-8-60
Project Number(s):
NS-185-005
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*DIVER EQUIPMENT, *GAS COMPRESSORS, OXYGEN
Field(s)/Group(s):
Life Support Systems
Report Date:
1959 Dec 01