Hydraulic Tools and Equipment for Underwater Salvage

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Abstract:

Commercially available hydraulic pumps, rigging, load handling and cutting equipment have been evaluated to determine characteristic diver performance and mechanical suitability for underwater operation. Manually operated hydraulic pumps were modified and pumped against a load cell to determine reasonable levels of diver exertion. Tests have shown that divers can be utilized as prime movers for small jobs and that some conventional surface hydraulic equipment can be used underwater for reasonable periods of time with a minimum of additional maintenance. Surface hydraulic equipment suitable for underwater operation includes manual pumps, rams, cylinders and several cutters.

Author(s):
Liffick, G. L. ; Barrett, Fred B.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
Funding Organization(s):
Naval Ship Systems Command, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Report
Publication Date:
1972 Jul 01
Pagination:
38

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
43-003
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic equipment, civil engineering, engineering, shallow water, divers, hydraulic fluids, hydraulic power, load cells, materials, test and evaluation, wet suits, diving, diving equipment, flow, fluid flow, fluids
Keyword(s):
SMALL TOOLS, DIVERS, EVALUATION
Subject Categories:
Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Update Date:
2022 Apr 11