Part of our “Inner Space Seminar” series at Hart House.
Discover the fascinating advancements in engineering, such as the ADS (atmospheric diving suit), from Ken Murray, senior mechanical engineer at OceanWorks International.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Recording of the presentation:
Engineering Inspiration with Ken Murray
Ken talked to us about his project with one-atmosphere suits and other advancements in undersea technology such as turbines. The ADS is a one-person anthropomorphic submersible which resembles a suit of armour, with elaborate pressure joints to allow articulation while maintaining an internal pressure of one atmosphere.
The ADS has been used extensively in both commercial and military applications, and offers a unique and cost effective solution for the completion of many underwater tasks in depths of up to 360 meters (1200 feet). Smaller crew sizes, reduced training requirements, no decompression, unlimited vertical excursions, system portability, and lower capital equipment costs are some of the advantages the ADS has over traditional diving.
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