Oil lubricated compressors
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 0.2 - July 2016
This document provides guidance on the use of oil-lubricated compressors in the commercial diving industry to prevent contamination of breathing gases.
Contents
Introduction
Objectives
Application
Controlling the Risk of Breathing Gas Contamination from Oil Lubricated Compressors
Lubricant
Filtration
Temperature
Sampling
Water
Maintenance
Helium Recovery
Conclusion
References
Revision
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Rev. 0.2 - March 2024Refresh of page 2, reference links and layout; no change to content
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Rev. 0.1 - June 2021Minor additions made during review process
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Rev. - July 2016Minor updates made during review; new publication number IMCA D056
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Rev. - September 1984Initial publication