The deepwater complex GVK-450 will begin to experience the spring 2015-th
Residential pressure chambers GVK-450
According to the plans of the Navy, the preparation of the first deep-sea divers and technicians for servicing the GVK should be completed by April next year.
“The basis of the deep-sea diving complex GVK-450 is 4 residential pressure chambers, diving bell and control post. The work of residential pressure chambers is provided by units of life support systems, gas distribution and storage. The blocks of the breathing mixture cleaning system, temperature and humidity control systems in the compartments ensure a comfortable and safe stay of divers in the pressure chambers, ”the site reports.
The article states that "GVK-450 is a complex multifunctional system designed to ensure the operation of 12 divers who are under working pressure and work in person 3 shifts at depths up to 450 m for the time required to complete the task." After completion of the work, divers will undergo decompression.
Another important task of the complex is the return to life of submariners evacuated from emergency submarines. The complex is designed to prevent tragedies like the one that happened to the crew of the Kursk.
The rescue vessel "Igor Belousov" (project 21300) was launched in 2012. According to the developers, it is intended "to rescue emergency submarine crews, as well as to supply air, electricity and rescue equipment to submarines and surface ships." The vessel's displacement is about 5 thousand tons, the maximum speed is 15 knots, cruising range is 3,5 thousand miles.
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