Underwater Heat Sources.

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Abstract:

The status of underwater heat sources being developed for U.S. Navy divers is reported. Specific heater types are propane catalytic combustion heaters, seawater hydraulic heaters, and magnesium-oxygen combustion heaters. Portable underwater energy source concepts are reviewed. The review is limited to theoretical figures regarding size and heat output. Principles of operation, hardware design, engineering prototype test results, and heater interfacing with the diver are described for the specific heaters being developed for the Navy. From the overall theoretical predictions and actual performance data of the various underwater heater concepts, it is concluded that new diver heater concepts presently under investigation by the Navy will enhance the mission capabilities of the Fleet diver. Furthermore, these concepts may be readily adaptable for commercial application and could solve diver thermal protection problems associated with commercial diving in cold water. Author

Author(s):
Miller, Barry E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL COASTAL SYSTEMS CENTER PANAMA CITY FL
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.,
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NCSC-TM-256-79
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DIVER EQUIPMENT, *HEATERS, NAVAL PERSONNEL, COMBUSTION, MANPORTABLE EQUIPMENT, EXOTHERMIC REACTIONS, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC HEATERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating, Marine Engineering
Keyword(s):
LPN NAVSEA 0353
Report Date:
1979 May 01