Kongsberg ACS500
During operation, the battery is placed inside the transponder. Water ingression into the
transponder can cause dangerous situations.
Danger of explosions
• If the cells that form the battery exceed the critical temperature of 180° C, they may
explode.
•
External fire
- The temperature can reach the critical point of 180° C.
•
Water ingression
- The battery temperature will increase, caused by the high internal
currents. The temperature can reach the critical point of 180° C.
•
Water ingression
- Electrolysis gives hydrogen. Together with oxygen, hydrogen
can create oxyhydrogen gas inside the transponder (depends on the concentration).
This gas is very inflammable/explosive.
•
Water ingression
- Chemical reactions in the battery will cause a pressure build-up
inside the transponder. The transponder can explode if the inside pressure is high
enough.
• If the transponder explodes, either the transducer or the bottom end cap will blow out,
or the transponder becomes fragmented. This can cause serious damages on personnel
and/or equipment.
• Some transponders have a relief valve that will prevent over-pressure. Noxious gases
will then leak out of the transponder until the chemical reactions have stopped.
Note
The relief valve can be plugged, caused by products from the chemical reactions during
an emergency as described above.
Noxious gases
• Thionyl chloride (SOCl
2
)
• Sulphur dioxide (SO
2
)
• Hydrogen sulphide (H
2
S)
• Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
• Chlorine (Cl
2
)
First-aid measures
All personnel that have been exposed to the noxious gases should immediately be seen
by a doctor.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm.
Skin contact:
Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash it before reuse.
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Summary of Contents for ACS500
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Page 113: ...Drawing file Dunking transducer unit outline dimensions 397128 C 111...
Page 114: ...Kongsberg ACS500 Acoustic Command Unit outline dimensions 112 397128 C...
Page 115: ...Drawing file Subsea Control Unit outline dimensions 397128 C 113...
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Page 118: ...Kongsberg ACS500 TDR30V 34GT Subsea transducer outline dimensions 116 397128 C...
Page 119: ...Drawing file External quad battery unit for SCU outline dimensions 397128 C 117...
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