Oil lubricated compressors

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.2 - March 2024

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

  • Rev. 0.2 - March 2024
    Refresh of page 2, reference links and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. 0.1 - June 2021
    Minor additions made during review process
  • Rev. - July 2016
    Minor updates made during review; new publication number IMCA D056
  • Rev. - September 1984
    Initial publication