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Saturation Diving Systems


Our Saturation Diving Systems are portable, 12-man
systems built to endure 1,000 feet of sea water. They
are designed and built in accordance with applicable
rules and regulations required by ABS, ASME, PVHO,
and IMCA.
Saturation diving systems provide life support and with
redundant essential components designed into our
saturation diving systems, IUC provides divers a safe
and meticulously managed working environment. Our
systems feature state of the art dive bell launch and
recovery systems, hyperbaric rescue chambers, and
stainless steel, multi-chamber sanitary systems.
Saturation dive system communications have to perform
in the event of a total power failure. IUC employs
explosion proof, sound-powered telephones throughout
their saturation dive systems and the speakers voice is
all that is needed for them to work without applied
electrical power or batteries. Each deck chamber is
equipped with Built In Breathing Systems (BIBS) to administer emergency breathing gas to the divers in saturation. The
exhaled gas is dumped or discharged outside of the chamber, preventing unwanted changes in the hyperbaric environment.
We employ a modular system design for flexible installation, accommodating split-level operations and configurations for dive
bell launch in a moon pool or over the side, permitting effective mobilization onto virtually any style ship or barge.
We build the most current designs for convenience, comfort and safety into our saturation system chambers that include
strategically located 4 and 8 viewports; aluminum flooring rubber shock mounted for sound damping, Styrofoam insulation
with aluminum jacketing and weld-buttons for mounting user accessories. Our saturation dive systems are designed to
withstand the challenging offshore environment. All IUC deck chambers are finished with 3-layers of PPG Aquapon 35
Polyamide-Epoxy Gloss, a tough, marine grade interior & exterior finish.
All System components are properly outfitted with lifting lugs,
specifically located for safe and efficient transport and deployment.
Medical supply locks permits safe supply transfers between personnel
outside and inside the system chambers. A closed circuit television
(CCTV) system monitors the divers, both in the system chambers and
in the water, to enhance diver safety and supervise project progress.
System fluid and gas connections are made by means of 6000 and
9000 psi class 304 stainless steel couplers and through fittings.
6 Man Double Lock Deck Decompression Chamber
The 90OD x 18 OAL DDC is a double lock hyperbaric chamber that
conserves valuable deck space by combining a main lock, that
provides living quarters for six divers, with a Transfer Under Pressure
chamber. Diver comfort is built into the DDC, with 3 sets of generously
sized (66 X 27), powder coated bunks with mattresses, lights,
privacy curtains, tables and shelves. The chamber environment is
controlled by a fully redundant system that regulates all the
environmental parameters: pressure, temperature, humidity, and
breathing gases at the control van, LST console. The DDC is equipped
with 28 ID studding and flanged outlet manways that are protected by
304 stainless steel overlays on the sealing face. The DDC has ring and
dish style doors, featuring a 304 stainless steel ring with dogging
latches.
HRC Launch System & 6 Man DDC / 12 Man HRC
The HRC Launch System is required to launch the HRC
overboard in the event of an emergency forcing the crew to
abandon ship. The System consists of a stand-alone launch
frame into which the HRC is located and the frame may be
situated either at the stern or the side of the ship. The HRC
Launch System can be operated by means of the HPU
hydraulic pumps or by compressed air operated hydraulic
motors, in the event of black ship conditions, when no
electrical power is available.
DDC/HRC - This multipurpose chamber performs double duty
as a 6 man DDC and a 12 man HRC. It measures 90OD x
10 OAL and can be configured in line with or at right angles
to other chambers to accommodate several installation
arrangements. As a DDC, the chamber environment is
controlled by a fully redundant system that regulates all the
environmental parameters: pressure, temperature, humidity,
and breathing gases at the control van LST console. It is
equipped with 28 flanged manways for integration with the DDC/TUP.
As an ABS classed Hyperbaric Rescue Chamber, it is designed to evacuate up to twelve divers, with twelve full seat
harnesses, approved safety helmets and a structural steel crash frame. The HRC is designed and fully tested for safe
launching, buoyancy and stability, in accordance with SOLAS, IMO Code of Diving and IMO Life-Saving Appliance Code. The
IUC HRC has everything needed for post-launch survival and recovery. It has 72 hours of on-board breathing gas and 48
hours of battery power. An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, a RADAR reflector, and emergency signs greatly
enhance the HRCs probability of discovery after launch. The HRC is furnished with lifting slings, towing lugs with cable
harness at one end and a towing bridle for successful recovery.
IUCs handling system
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The Bell Handling System consists of a Bell Wire Winch, A CT
Winch, an Umbilical Winch, Bell Launch and Recovery System
(LARS) Assembly, and a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU). The Bell
Handling System provides the facility to launch and recover the
Bell including provisions for Umbilical cable handling. IUC uses
only the worlds most reliable bell handling equipment that is in
full compliance with IMCA (International Marine Contractors
Association) guidelines. These systems can be configured to
suit both over-the-side and moonpool layout.
The Bell LARS is a stand-alone structure that is equipped with
bell & wire sheave assemblies, bell interface plate, umbilical
roller track, main skid and air operated bell trolley that can be
located either at the stern or the side of the ship. It launches,
supports and recovers the Bell and Clump Weig ht. The Bell
LARS raises the Clump Weight from the deck, moves the Bell
from the Transfer Under pressure Chamber (TUP), transports
the Clump Weight and Bell, supports the Bell, Umbilical cable
and Clump Weight during deployment, and transports the Bell
back to the TUP and the Clump Weight back to the deck.
The Umbilical Winch deploys and recovers the Umbilical Cable, providing services to the Diving Bell. It is furnished with
spooling guide pads that assist the layering of the Umbilical Cable onto the drum. The brakes are the fail-safe hydraulic type,
applied by spring and released by hydraulic pressure. A spooling gear assembly is provided to facilitate neat layering of the
umbilical cable and minimize the risk of damage.
Bell Winch deploys and recovers the diving bell. It has been designed
to have a safe working load of nearly 11 Tons. A spooling gear
assembly is provided to facilitate neat layering of the bell wire and
minimize the risk of damage.
Constant Tension (CT) Winch is for launching and recovering the
Clump Weight. The CT Wire system is used to control the rotation of
the Bell and down current drift. In the event of the failure of the Bell
Wire Winch, the CT Wire Winch may be used to recover the Diving
Bell.
Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) supplies hydraulic fluid at the required
pressure and flow for each component of the Diving Bell Launch and
Recovery System. The HPU includes an emergency hydraulic supply to
launch the HRC if there is a total loss of electrical power to the HPU.
The emergency system includes two off air powered hydraulic pumps,
mounted directly onto the oil reservoir. The emergency pumps are Heypac air powered fixed displacement pumps, powered
by air provided from the compressors on the ship or ships air. In the event of a failure of both hydraulic pumps or a failure of
the electrical supply to the HPU, a system of compressed air operated hydraulic motors is provided.
The IUC Submersible Diving Bell
The IUC diving bell is an IMCA compliant and ABS design
approved 3 diver system; the bell is a 76 ID spherical pressure
vessel with an 18 shell section. The diving system can safely
operate up to 1000 feet of seawater, providing life support,
environmental comfort and transportation to the underwater job
site. Diver safety is our first concern, so an IMCA compliant
MARA Bell Panel designed for onboard gas management
supplies normal breathing gas and protects the divers against loss
of surface supplied gas or a severed diver's umbilical by
automatically supplying on board emergency gas to the divers.
Redundant carbon dioxide scrubbers, Lexmar 2 diver gas reclaim
panels and hot water heaters further protect the divers
environment for safety and comfort.
Reliably delivering environmental safety and comfort is only half of
the task; maintaining them in a dive bell presents unique
challenges. IUC uses Syntactic foam for thermal insulation to
insure diver comfort and safety. Syntactic foam insulation features
outstanding thermal properties and buoyancy. Although the dive
bell is protected by an ABS design approved crash frame, the use
of Syntactic foam insulation further supplements the bells
corrosion system and protects from minor abrasions that may
occur during normal use.
Communication among the divers and support personnel is vital;
with this in mind, IUC uses a hard-wired communications system with primary and secondary helium unscrambling and noise
reduction processors. Leaving nothing to chance, IUC provides a through-water back up communication system as an
emergency communications link between a diving bell and support personnel in the case of a severed umbilical cable or loss
of wired main communications. The dive bell is furnished with internal and external lights that are backed up with an onboard
24 VDC auxiliary power supply. IUC uses only ABS certified electrical penetrators and connections. The umbilical cables are
the crucial physical links between the diver and the surface; they are ABS certified inclusive of breathing gas hose, reclaim,
communications, power, video signals, and hot water. The IUC dive bell is furnished with two 50m diver excursion umbilicals
and one 55m standby diver umbilical located on the exterior of the bell for quick deployment.
Safety and durability are the driving characteristics of the diving bells flanges, for the Man-way doors are clad in 316 Stainless
steel SA 516 GR 70. On the surface, the dive bell mates with the TUP by way of a 28 ID, 300 class ABS certified Tube Turns
coupling closure. The lower opening is a 31 ID man-way and protected by a 3
04 stainless steel overlay on its sealing face. The bottom bell door is IMCA compliant, 31 diameter 304 stainless steel,
easily operated by an internal ABS approved hydraulic door cylinder system.
The IUC dive bell is protected against the unlikely possibility of a failure of the bell recovery system or a black ship condition. If
it were ever necessary to make an emergency recovery of the bell, IUC has four distinct back up recovery systems in place.
Main winch failure The dive bell is recovered to the surface and locked into the docking head with the use of the CT
winch.
Main winch and CT winch failure - The dive bell is recovered to the surface with the umbilical winch and landed on the
deck using chain fall from the A-Frame.
All winches fail - The divers release the ballast weights and make a buoyant ascent to the surface, the bell is placed on
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the deck using Chan fall and A-Frame.
Black ship scenario (including failure of the standby generator) - The HPU is driven by onboard gas and manually
operated at the HPU to recover the bell.
Dive and Saturation Control Van
The IUC control van is an ABS classed, custom specified, air conditioned,
portable enclosure that is the saturation system management hub, where
life support personnel monitor and regulate chamber environmental,
Flyaway, Surface Dive, Dive and Bell, Diver Gas Reclaim, and Bell
Services control panels to manage every aspect of the divers living and
working environments. All of the saturation systems operations and
chamber environments are controlled with individual panels that have been
designed with gauges and controls purposely grouped for logical, easy
operation. IUCs chamber control panels are equipped with carbon dioxide
and oxygen analyzers for precise breathing gas monitoring. Each control
panel includes specific video system controls for observing bell operations,
chamber activity, or surface dives. The individual control panels are easy to
read with clearly indicated gas routing and device function labels. The
control van is equipped with helium un-scrambler communications sets, with sound powered and through water back up
communications.
Diver Gas Reclaim Van
Is ABS classed and fully insulated portable enclosure, with split AC 5000 BTU cooling and heating that houses a Quincy two
stage compressor, dedicated for blow down on initial chamber presses. The Quincy compressor is designed to run more
efficiently, cooler and cleaner, resulting dependable and consistent gas delivery. Gas reclaim van also houses an ABS and
DNV compliant LexMar Divers gas reclaim unit that scrubs CO2, traps water, and filters bacteria and micro particles. The
reclaim unit incorporates a surface processor, booster & electronic control units that are mounted on a purpose built deck
mounted skid. The booster is controlled via a PLC system complete with integrated alarms. The PLC is also fitted with an
EPROM that will automatically re-set the PLC in the event of a power failure. The booster is capable of supplying 200LPM to
the divers at a maximum depth of 300m (factory tested); however the unit is tested and approved to meet the DNV
requirement of 135LPM for two divers at 300m. The gas management panel, located in the control van, is fitted with CO2 and
oxygen analyzers that monitor the outgoing gas through the processor; the panel also controls the oxygen injection and the
initial pressurization of the system.
Equipment Van
Is ABS classed and fully insulated portable enclosure, with split
AC 5000 BTU cooling and heating that houses an ABS compliant,
LexMar dual diver hot water unit (100% redundancy) to supply
divers at depth with hot water at a fixed temperature so that the
body temperature of the diver stays constant. The hot water unit
can be variably adjusted to suit the temperatures at various
location and depths. Heat loses through the umbilical to the diving
bell, can be compensated for by controlling the temperature of the
hot water at source. As a safety feature the machine is controlled
by a safety thermostat which has been pre-set to 70C to prevent
scalding. Temperature of heated water is controlled via a 3-way
electro-mechanical valve which has an accuracy of 1C and can
actuate within 10 seconds. The valve can also be controlled
manually as well as remotely.
The equipment van also houses three ABS compliant, Hyperbaric
Environmental Control Units, which condition the hyperbaric
environment for the well-being and health of the inhabitants within
the chamber, up to a depth of 300MSW. These units are coupled with the Chamber Conditioning Unit (CCU) situated inside
the chamber. It controls the temperature and humidity of the chamber environment. The system (HECU & CCU) consists of
two main utilities that work in separate chilled and heated water streams. This allows for a temperature exchange between the
chamber atmosphere and the chilling / heating coils in the CCU, thereby controlling the temperature and humidity. The HECU
unit is designed to operate automatically and can be controlled remotely or manually.
The IUC equipment van is outfitted with a Haskel custom breathing system that mixes gases and transfers He & O2. Domestic
hot water is handled by a Hubbell water heater is specifically designed for marine use and is in USCG conformance and is
ABS approved. Using deck and bulkhead mounting supports, the water heater is securely fastened to the ship structure,
providing a safe and sturdy installation. For longevity, the tank is constructed of steel and internally lined with specially
formulated hydrastone cement. The hydrastone cement lining, solid copper-silicon threaded tank openings and a built-in heat
trap device ensure a long lasting, energy efficient water heater that is resistant to hot waters highly corrosive nature.
Electrical Equipment Van
A space saving, 10 X 10, ABS classed insulated portable enclosure houses the Automatic Transfer Switch. If there is a loss
of the ships electrical power, the automatic transfer switch engages a dedicated 250kW, , 402HP ABS certified, John Deere
generator to energize the entire system.
Flyaway Van
The Flyaway Van attaches to a recovered Hyperbaric Rescue Chamber. It is housed in an ABS classed container, and can be
placed either on a supply vessel, on a dock or a barge, depending on the operational requirements. The equipment includes a
Control Panel, a Gas Pressure Reduction Panel and an O2 Deck Distribution Panel everything necessary for a safe working
environment. The unit also includes a Hyperbaric Environmental Control Unit that supplies cold and hot water to control the
HRC chamber environment. The saturation control panel provides HRC pressurization/depressurization and monitors the
environmental conditions, including oxygen supply and make up. Connections between the HRC and Flyaway van are made
via ABS certified hoses and electrical cables.

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