Prevention of explosions during battery charging in relation to diving systems
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 1.1 - January 2021
This document provides guidance on preventing explosions during battery charging in diving systems, emphasising safety measures, design considerations, and maintenance protocols.
Contents
Introduction
Application
Explosive emissions from batteries under charge
Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboats (SPHLs) – Design considerations
Batteries fitted to diving bells and hyperbaric rescue chambers
Battery charging procedures
Planned maintenance
Conclusion
References
Revision
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Rev. 1.1 - April 2024QA check – page 2, links and layout updated; no change to content
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Rev. 1 - January 2021Revised to strengthen the battery box venting system alarm arrangements in hyperbaric rescue units
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Rev. - July 2016Minor updates made during review process; new publication number
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Rev. - October 1989Initial publication as AODC 054