2.11 Control system
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2.11 Control system

  2.11.1 The diving system should be so arranged as to ensure that centralized control of the safe operation of the system can be maintained under all weather conditions.

  2.11.2 As a minimum, facilities should be provided at the central control position to monitor the values of the following parameters for each occupied compartment:

Parameters Compartments
Surface compression chamber Diving bell
Pressure or depth1/ 0 02/
Temperature1/ 0  
Humidity 0  
Oxygen partial pressure1/ 0 0
CO2 partial pressure 0 0

1/ These parameters should be indicated continuously.

2/ Pressure or depth both inside and outside bell should be indicated.

  2.11.3 Provision should be made within the bell for an independent means of monitoring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Parent topic: Chapter 2 - Design, Construction and Survey
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