Inexhaustible CO2 Eliminators: Large Scale Unit and Inert Gas Losses.

摘要

To study the feasibility of using membrane separation technology to devise an inexhaustible CO(2) eliminator for use in divers breathing apparatus. To manufacture and test prototypes of CO(2) eliminator units made of hollow fibers of the type used in membrane separators. The CO(2) is eliminated by dissolving it into the surrounding water, thus making the elimination process continuos and inexhaustible. Different fiber types are to be tested at different water temperatures and rates of gas flow through the fibers and water flow past the fibers. A large-scale unit is to be built using the best performing fiber. The rate of inert gas loss or gain is to be determined. Preparations will begin to test units at different simulated diving depths.