www.protechdivers.com Mathew Partridge Technical & Rebreather Instructor Trainer
Your Rebreather Course Outline Day One: Introductions & Paperwork Quick Quiz The Theory - Rebreather Academics Day Two: Workshops Confined Water Day Three: Academic Development Two Dives Day Four: Academic Development Two Dives Day Five: Academic Development Two Dives Final Exam Recommended Reading: Manufacture Manual Training Agency Manual Rebreather Simplified - Dr Mel Clarke Deeper Into Diving - John Lippman & Dr S. Mitchelle Mastering Rebreathers - Jeffrey E. Bozanic Pro-Tech Glossary
THE THEORY 1. History of Rebreathers 2. Pressure Review 3. Respiratory System: 3.1. Blood Circulation & Path 3.1. Inert Gas Absorption & Elimination 4. Gas Physiology: 4.1. Oxygen Toxicity 4.1.1. CNS 4.1.2. Pulmonary 4.1.3. Hypoxia 4.1. Hypercapnia 4.1.1. Factors Relating to CO 2 Production 4.1. Inert Gas Narcosis 4.1. Carbon Monoxide 4.1.1. Smoking & Diving 4.1. Decompression Theory 4.1.1. History of Decompression 4.1.2. Dissolved Gas Theory 4.1.3. Tissue Compartments 4.1.4. Half Times 4.1.5. M-Valves 4.1.6. Free Phase Gas 4.1.7. No Deco Limits 4.1.8. Ascents/Safety Stop 4.1.9. Repetitive Diving 4.1.10. Constant PPO 2 vs. Nitrox 4.1.11. Dive Tables/Computers/Software 4.1. Decompression Illness 4.1.1. CAGE & Bubble Formation 4.1.2. PFO 4.1.3. Contributing Factors 4.1.4. First Aid for DCI 5. Formulae: 5.1. Dalton s Law 5.1. Equivalent Air Depth 5.1. Gas Requirements 5.1. CNS Exposures 6. Decompression Science: 6.1. Tables, Computers & Software 7. Dive Planning: 7.1. Operational Logistics 7.1. Gas Requirements/Team Concept 7.1. Oxygen Limits 7.1. Nitrogen Limits 7.1. Personal Comfort Zone 7.1. Emergency Medical Services 7.1. Environmental Considerations 7.1.1. General Diving Conditions 7.1.2. Tropical vs. Arctic 8. Emergencies: 8.1. Self Rescue 8.1.1. You run out of Diluent? 8.1.2. You run out of O 2? 8.1.3. Cell Warning/Errors 8.1.4. Loss/Frozen Display 8.1.5. High Oxygen 8.1.6. Hypercapnia 8.1.7. Narcosis 8.1.8. Hyperthermia 8.1.9. BOOMS!!! 8.1.10. Computer Failure 8.1.11. Flooded Loop 8.1.12. BCD Failure 8.1.13. Lost Bailout 8.1.14. Gas Sharing 8.1. Team Rescue 8.1.1. Convulsing Diver 8.1.2. Unconscious Diver 8.1.3. Decompression Illness 8.1.4. Entanglement And the list goes on... (What if...) 9. Workshops: 9.1. Full Unit Workshop 9.1. Electronics Workshop 9.1. Deco Software Workshop 9.2. General Maintenance Workshop
THE REBREATHER 10.Different Rebreathers: 10.1. eccr 10.2. mccr 10.3. SCR 10.4. pscr 10.5. O 2 Rebreather 11. Rebreather Components: 11.1. The Loop 11.1.1. Counterlungs 11.1.2. Breathing Hoses 11.1.3. Mouthpiece (DSV vs. BOV) 11.1.4. One-way Valves, Directional Flow 11.1.5. Work Of Breathing 11.1.6. O-ring seals 11.1.7. Manual Injectors 11.1.8. OPV 11.1.9. T-pieces 11.1.10. ADV 11.1.11. Switch Blocks, Manifolds, Offboard Connectors 11.2. Scrubber 11.2.1. Chemical Reaction 11.2.2. Radial Design 11.2.3. Axial Design 11.2.4. Scrubber Material 11.2.5. Pre-packed Scrubber 11.2.6. Hydrophobic Membranes 11.2.7. Work Of Breathing 11.2.8. Filling Techniques 11.2.9. Failures 11.3. Displays 11.3.1. PPO2 Display 11.3.2. LCD Electronic Displays 11.3.3. Algorithm/Software Applications 11.3.4. Heads Up Displays 11.3.5. Redundant Monitoring 11.3.6. Audible Alarms 11.3.7. Batteries 11.3.8. Gauges 11.4. Regulators 11.4.1. Balanced 11.4.2. Intermediate Pressure 11.4.3. Pressure Relief Valves 11.4.4. Low & High Pressure Hoses 11.4.5. O 2 Clean 11.5. Wing, Backplate & Harness 11.5.1. Single vs. Dual Bladder 11.5.2. Aluminium, Steel, Soft-pack 11.6. Cylinders 11.6.1. Steel, Aluminium 11.6.2. Size/Capacity 11.6.3. Valves 11.6.4. Mounting Systems 12. Electronic Component: 12.1. Computer/Menu Options 12.2. Calibration Techniques 12.3. Voting Logic 12.4. Set-Point Selection 12.5. Display Switches 12.6. Pressure Sensors 12.7. Oxygen Injection Methods 12.7.1. Solenoids 12.7.2. Constant Flow Orifice 12.7.3. Manual Manipulation 12.8. Oxygen Cells 12.9. CO 2 Monitors/Temp Sensor 12.10. Safe-guards/Life-support 13. Additional Equipment: 13.1. Stage/Bailout 13.2. Exposure Protection 13.3. Accessories 13.3.1. General Diving 13.3.2. CCR Specific 13.4. Full Face Mask 13.5. Super Simple Theory
THE DIVE 1. Pre-Diving: 1.1. Check Lists 1.1.1. Unit Specific Checklist 1.1.2. M s Checklist 1.2. Gas Fills 1.3. Gas Analysis & Labeling 1.4. Transportation 1.5. Bailout Requirements 1.6. Buddy Checks 1.7. Hand Signals 1.8. Pre-breath 1.9. Dive Plan Considerations 1.9.1. NDL/Deco 1.9.2. Environmental Considerations 1.9.3. CNS 1.9.4. EMS 1.9.5. Team/Buddy/Solo/Alpinist Theory 4. Post Dive: 4.1. Repetitive Dives 4.2. Post Day Maintenance 4.3. Scheduled Maintenance 4.4. Annual Servicing 2. The Dive: 2.1. Handset Monitoring 2.1.1. PPO 2 2.1.2. Battery Voltages 2.2. Gas Awareness 2.3. Weighting & Trim 2.4. Bubble Checks 2.5. Menu/Set-point Manipulation 2.6. Cell Verification 2.7. Minimum Loop Volume 2.8. Decreasing Loop Volume 2.9. Communication 2.10. General Safe Diving Practices 3. Ascent: 3.1. Gas Awareness 3.2. Expanding Loop Volume 3.3. Set-Point 3.4. Ascent Speed 3.5. Bailout Considerations 3.6. SMB Deployment 3.7. Safety/Deco Stop
THE SKILLS 1. Standard Skills: 1.1. Unit Setup & Inspections 1.2. Calibration Techniques 1.3. DSV/BOV Manipulation 1.4. Bubble Check 1.5. Equalizing Air Spaces 1.6. Linearity Check 1.7. Buoyancy Control, Correct Weighting & In-water Trim 1.8. Set-point 1.9. Handset Monitoring, Menu Modes 1.10. Computer Setup 1.11. Gas Awareness 1.12. Minimum Loop Volume 1.13. Cell Verification 1.14. SMB Deployment 1.15. Communications 1.16. Ascent Control 3. Survival Skills: 3.1. Unconscious Diver on CCR 3.2. Oxygen Convulsion 3.3. Tired Diver 3.4. Suspected DCI 3.5. Hypothermia 3.6. Nausea 3.7. Entanglement 3.8. Lost Gas 3.9. What If s... 3.10. 2. Skill Development: 2.1. Bailout 2.2. Diluent Flush 2.3. Correct use of the ADV 2.4. Water in Breathing Hoses 2.5. Flooded Loop 2.6. High Oxygen Problems 2.7. Low/No Oxygen Problems 2.8. Hypercapnia Management 2.9. No Diluent 2.10. BOOM Drills 2.11. Electronic Failure 2.12. HUD Skills 2.13. Buoyancy Failure/Loss 2.14. Manual Flight of the Rebreather 2.15. Correct use of Off-board Gas 2.16. Removal/Replace Stage/Bailout Tanks 2.17. SCR Mode 2.18. Oxygen CCR at 6m