TM 5-4310-379-14
AMP
ampere
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BTU
British Thermal Unit
DC
direct current
GPH
gallons per hour
FSW
feet of sea water
NEDU
Navy Experimental Diving Unit
NM
newtons per square meter
PSI
pounds per square inch
RPM
revolutions per minute
SCFM
standard cubic feet per minute
TSP
trisodium phosphate
V
volt
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features...................................................
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Location and Description of Major Components ............................................................
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Equipment Data ...........................................................................................................
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Safety, Care and Handling ...........................................................................................
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Equipment Characteristics Capabilities, and Features. The Diving Air Compressor is a diesel engine driven
compressor capable of providing compressed air to 200 psi and flow rates to 88.5 SCFM. The diesel engine and
accessories, air compressor, and two air receivers are all mounted on a single frame assembly which allows for rapid
deployment. A control panel, mounted to the frame, allows the operator to monitor the diesel engine and air compressor
during operations.
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Location and Description of Major Components.
DIESEL ENGINE (1). Two cylinder two cycle diesel engine capable of producing 56 Hp at 2000 RPM.
AIR COMPRESSOR (2). Two-stage reciprocating air compressor capable of producing 250 psi and a flow rate of
88.5 SCFM at 200 psi, at engine speed of 1800 rpm.
AIR RECEIVER (3). 30 gallon air tank mounted to frame assembly.
PORTABLE AIR RECEIVER (4). 60 gallon air tank mounted on skid which is removable from frame assembly.
PNEUMOFATHOMETER (5). Indicates water depths from 0-250 FSW (0-76 m).
CONTROL PANEL (6). Contains controls and indicators needed to start, monitor, and terminate engine and
compressor operations.
BATTERIES (7). Two 12-volt (V) batteries wired in parallel supply power for starting the diesel engine.
FUEL TANK (8). A 30 gallon fuel tank supplies fuel for diesel engine.
PORTABLE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM (9). Provides filtered air to the divers through a 3-stage filter assembly.
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