22-4 GAS SUPPLY

GAS SUPPLY

A recompression chamber system must have a primary and a secondary air supply system that satisfy the following requirements.

  • Primary. Sufficient air to pressurize the inner lock once to 165 feet and the outer lock twice to 165 feet and ventilate during one Treatment Table 4 (Chapter21).

  • Secondary. Sufficient air to pressurize the inner and outer locks once to 165 feet and ventilate for one hour at 70.4 scfm.

Capacity. Either system may consist of air banks and/or a suitable compressor. The primary recompression chamber support system must be capable of pressurizing the inner lock to a depth of 165 feet. The required total capacity is calculated as follows.