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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] pressure compensated outboard



An ambient outboard!
Sounds like an idea with a lot of potential Brian.
I'm wondering if there are any  components that may be affected by the air pressure.
How big a motor are you envisaging? What sort of motor controls?
Regards Alan
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Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 12:57 PM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] pressure compensated outboard

I have an idea for a pressure compensated outboard engine so as to give surface power for my sub.   Basically it would be a "can" that would cover an outboard engine with an opening on the bottom.  There would be a float valve located near the bottom of the opening so when I submerge, as the water begins to move up into the cylinder, compressing the air, the float valve would inject air.  That way it would keep a constant volume of air in the outboard engine compartment.  As you assend the extra air would simply expand out the bottom.
 
Brian