Prevention of explosions during battery charging in relation to diving systems
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 1.1 - April 2024
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 (SPHL) – 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