Design of a variable buoyancy engine for small scale underwater vehicle

Y Singh, R Polvara, S Sharma, DC Hatton, R Sutton, J Wan

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Abstract

Variable buoyancy capability enables unmanned underwater vehicles to enhance functionality and save energy. Very few efforts have been seen towards development of VB systems for laboratory scale AUVs. This paper gives a brief idea of the design of a low cost, piston based VB system for a laboratory scaled AUV. In this paper, CAD model of the designed VB system has been explained along with the prototype developed. Different components and material used for the development has been stated in this paper. Cost involved in development is also explained. The present paper summarizes the various modules of VB system as well as the efforts made towards development of VB system for AUV in past.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)100-103
Number of pages4
JournalInternational conference on advances in subsea engineering, structures and systems (ASESS 2016)
Volume0
Issue number0
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2016
EventInternational conference on advances in subsea engineering, structures and systems (ASESS 2016) - Glasgow
Duration: 6 Jun 20167 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • AUV
  • Buoyancy
  • Ballast
  • Automation

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