Section 6 Design Pressure
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 3 Pressure Chambers - Chapter 1 General - Section 6 Design Pressure

Section 6 Design Pressure

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General

6.1 General

6.1.1 The design pressure is to be that corresponding to the maximum depth at which the submersible will operate in normal service, or the maximum working pressure. In no case shall the design pressure exceed the calculated maximum allowable pressure obtained for the weakest part of the pressure hull. Pressure chambers subject to both internal and external differential pressures are to be designed to be suitable for both operating pressure conditions.

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