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Closed-Circuit Rebreather. By: Jake Griffith ITMG 100 Section 5. Introduction. Used in place of traditional scuba set up Exhalations recycled More efficient Has yet to enter the mainstream. http:// www.oceanlegends.com /files/CCR-Diver-.jpg. How I t Works. Closed system
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Closed-Circuit Rebreather By: Jake Griffith ITMG 100 Section 5
Introduction • Used in place of traditional scuba set up • Exhalations recycled • More efficient • Has yet to enter the mainstream http://www.oceanlegends.com/files/CCR-Diver-.jpg
How It Works • Closed system • Passes through scrubber twice • Addition of pure oxygen from small bottle • Counterlungs • Emergency Nitrox bottle • Rebreather Diagram
Advantages & Disadvantages Divers with rebreathers
Predictions • Open-circuit SCUBA system will become obsolete • Disadvantages will be overcome • Photography & Filmography • Marine Science • Military uses
References • Lombardi, Michael. "Rebreather Technology - Rebreather World." Rebreather Technology - Rebreather World. N.p., 1 Nov. 2005. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.rebreatherworld.com/general-and-new-to-rebreather-articles/1963-rebreather-technology.html>. • "Rebreather Advantages." Rebreather Advantages. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.divesafety.net/Rebreather_Advantages.html>. • "Rebreather Disadvantages." Rebreather Disadvantages. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.divesafety.net/Rebreather_disadvantages.html>. • "Rebreathers." The Scuba Doctor. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.scubadoctor.com.au/rebreathers.htm>. • Reynolds, Glenn H. "Deep Rebreathing." Popular Mechanics. N.p., 16 Aug. 2006. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/watersports/3583461>. • Reynolds, Glenn H. "New Scuba Re-Breather Tech: Test Dive « Big Blue Technical Diving News and Events." Big Blue Technical Diving News and Events. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. <http://bigbluetechnews.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/scuba-rebreather-tech-test-dive/>.