Hyperbaric System Pollution

The purpose of this study was to create procedures to protect occupants of hyperbaric chambers, saturation diving facilities and underwater habitats. The study aims to identify effective devices used in hyperbaric systems to reduce a variety of substances that occupants generate within them, and behaviors and guidelines to minimize the risk of contamination.

The DIA Medical Division took into consideration some gases generated by occupants such as Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Ammonia, Carbon Monoxide, including substances produced by interior furnishings, equipment materials, paints, substances imported from the external environment after lock-in.

Contamination of the hyperbaric environment in saturation diving and underwater habitats could result from underwater work activities around Oil&Gas or scientific expeditions in the presence of gases and contaminating substances.

The study identified various contaminants that accumulate within hyperbaric systems and evaluated some devices that make up the Life Support System (LSS).