Section 4 Pressure Chambers
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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 4 Pressure Chambers

Section 4 Pressure Chambers

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General

4.1 General

4.1.1 Pressure vessels associated with diving systems and submersibles are to be designed generally in accordance with the appropriate pressure vessel standards, National Regulations or International Standards, taking into consideration the additional loads specified in these Rules and project specifications.

4.1.2 Scantlings are to be selected to take care of corrosion during service. Adequate corrosion allowance should be considered

4.1.3 The design, construction and testing of manned pressure chambers is to be to LR class 1 pressure vessel requirements or highest integrity class of the applicable pressure vessel code requirements.

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