Section 6 Emergency Life Support
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 8 Submersible Systems Specific Requirements - Chapter 1 Overall Design Requirement for One-man Submersible Atmospheric Diving Suit System (ADS systems) - Section 6 Emergency Life Support

Section 6 Emergency Life Support

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Overall Design Requirement for One-man Submersible Atmospheric Diving Suit System (ADS systems)

6.1 General requirements

6.1.1 The ADS is to be provided with an on-board emergency life support capacity.

6.1.2 The reserve life support capacity is to be sufficient for a duration that is consistent with the emergency rescue plan but is not to be less than 24 hours (over and above the anticipated maximum mission duration).

6.1.3 Actuation of internal controls intended for emergency operation is to be fully manual.

6.1.4 For emergency operation, the CO2 removal system is to be capable of being used in a lung-powered mode using an oral-nasal mask or a full-face mask.

6.1.5 Under emergency conditions, the CO2 removal system is to be capable of maintaining the concentration of CO2 below 1,5 per cent by volume.

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