CHAPTER 22 — Recompression Chamber Operation
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22-2.5
Standard Features. Recompression chambers must be equipped with a means for
delivering breathing oxygen to the personnel in the chamber. The inner lock
should be provided with connections for demand-type oxygen inhalators. Oxygen
can be furnished through a high-pressure manifold connected with supply cylin-
ders outside the chamber.
Figure 22-5. Transportable Recompression Chamber System (TRCS).
Height
52 with wheel, 48 without wheels
Width
50.7
Weight
1,268 lbs.
Internal Volume
45 cu. ft.
Door Opening
26
View Ports
3 @ 6 dia. Clear Opening
Medical Lock
5.75 dia. x 11.8 long
Mating Flange
Male per NATO STANG 1079
Life Support Scrubber
Air driven, replaceable scrubber,
canister fits in Med Lock
BIBS
2 masks – oxygen and air supply (with
capability for N2O2 or HeO2) – overboard
dump
Design Pressure
110 psig
Atmospheric Monitoring
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Analyzer
Design Temperature
0-125°F
Gas Supply
Primary and secondary air and O2
Length
95.7
Communications
Battery-powered speaker/headset phone
Furnishing
Patient litter, attendants seat
Figure 22-6. Transportable Recompression Chamber (TRC).
