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Jon:
Probably worthwhile to note that the numbers I used
were not calculated or interpolated from other data - they are actual, measured
numbers taken from an extensive series of trials with the 'Newtsuit' ADS. The
testing took place in a high pressure hyperbaric facility with chill tank
capability. The scrubber material used was 'High-Performance Sodasorb'
manufactured by Dewey & Almey Labs. The cannisters were fitted with Co2
sensors at several locations so that the absorbent bed 'break-through' could be
anticipated and precisely measured. The results confirmed tests that
we carried out several years previously on the Oceaneering International
Inc., 'Wasp' ADS in both Farnborough and Alverstoke, UK.
The 'Newtsuit' test reports were submitted and
accepted as part of the life-support system classification by Lloyds
surveyors.
Phil
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