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Multipurpose pool・Open tank

Multipurpose pool

Outline

This multipurpose pool is used to develop diving apparatus and underwater devices, conduct performance tests, and train diving engineers.
Although having eight sides in all, this pool is predominantly square-shaped and divided into two depth levels (1.5 m and 3.3 m). Several observation windows surround at a depth of 3.3 meters area.

Specifications

Size21mL × 21mW × 1.5～3.3mD
Materialferro-concrete (watertight)
Obserbation windows
0.4m × 0.6m (3windows)
0.6m × 0.8m (2windows)
0.8m × 1.0m (1window)
Heating capacityWater may be heated up to30°C (there is no cooling system)
General View

Research fields

  1. Development and performance tests involving diving apparatus and underwater devices
  2. Diver training
About outside usage of facilities and equipment

Open tank

Outline

This device is cylindrical and has windows for underwater observation

Specifications

Size3m (inner diameter) × 2.8m(depth) (cylindrical)
MaterialSteel
Observation window0.3m(diameter) (2 windows)
General View

Research Fields

  1. Diver training
  2. Training involving underwater welding and cutting
  3. Performance tests involving underwater devices in turbid conditions
About outside usage of facilities and equipment
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