Diver Friendly

The diver’s will like it as it makes their task easier.

Low breathing effort

Because of the way the Gas Reclaim system operates it is possible to achieve a work of breathing of less than 1 Joule/litre at 75 rmv.

With the counterweight we can set the hydrostatic imbalance just about anywhere we want. At the moment we have set it to being the same as the pressure acting on the upper portion of the lungs. This avoids the risk of the helmet or mask lifting when the diver is vertical whilst providing negligible breathing effort.

Smaller Diver Umbilical

Our 90m long umbilical has 60m of 3/8” supply and 5/8”return with the last 30m being ¼” supply and ½” return.

In a saturation system we could reduce both the supply and return hoses in the diver’s umbilical down to ¼”.

This will make it worthwhile to improve the technology of the other hoses and cables in the diver’s umbilical so that its overall size is reduced significantly, i.e. using electric diver heating and multiplexed communications.

Streamlined Backpack

The backpack is contoured to rest against the diver’s shoulder blades and fit close to the diver’s back. This reduces drag and aids access to confined areas.

Could be fitted to a Free Flow Helmet

For those who prefer the helmet to be mounted on the shoulders and then move their head freely in the helmet, rather than have the helmet mounted on the head and have to move it with your head, the gas reclaim flow rate is enough to avoid the need for an oral nasal mask.