Low Pressure (lp) Dry Air-dehydrators Parts

Low Pressure (lp) Dry Air-dehydrators

This is a glossary of technical terms, jargon, diver slang and acronyms used in underwater diving. The definitions listed are in the context of underwater diving. There may be other meanings in other contexts.

see adjustable buoyancy life jacket

Total static pressure at the reference point: Pressure relative to vacuum.

see yoke fitting/valve.

see yoke adaptor

see also Rebreather#Active addition semi-closed circuit

System for semi-closed circuit rebreather feed gas addition in which gas is added to the breathing circuit by a mechanism, regardless of current volume, and excess gas is vented to keep the loop volume within limits. Compare with passive addition

A filter medium used to remove oil, water and odours from breathing air.

Also known as ABLJ or horse collar buoyancy compensator

A combination of buoyancy compensator and inflatable life jacket worn on the chest and round the neck.

Part of Launch and Recovery System

Gantry or davit for launching and recovering bells, stages anchors or large ROVs. Usually deployed by hydraulic rams which swing the frame over the deck or overboard as required. The load is hoisted and lowered by cables from the top of the frame.