[PSUBS-MAILIST] Sea trials/PSU/Navy propulsion

["Paul Suds" <paul_suds@hotmail.com>]

I answered the question some time back about how you guys have tested your 
subs. I will probably put mine on a winch and drop it down to 3 times design 
limit. Unless you radiograph the welds (expensive), I'd be a little 
reluctant to take it out manned, regardless of the quality. As far as 
questions on the MK-50, I'd pay a small fortune to get a used one. The 
propulsion uses the Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System (SCEPS). For 
those of you that want to view the advanced propulsion system that academia 
is developing for the Navy, here is the web site for PSU. I additionally 
included the web site for the MK-50 torpedo. If any one can get there hands 
on one (legally), I'd be interested (minus the shaped charge of course). The 
concept is very simple, but material selection might be unique. a used one, 
if available may be the only option. Here's the web sites. Please don't 
drool on your keyboards...Suds

http://www.arl.psu.edu/areas/sceps/sceps.html

http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/factfile/weapons/wep-torp.html
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