Builder & Hydraxon
Hey Hydraxon, I've been thinking about designing a pressure hull that can handle extreme depths while keeping the crew safe. Got any tricks for ensuring the joints stay watertight under 300 atmospheres?
For a 300‑atm hull you need a triple‑layered approach. First, use metal‑to‑metal quick‑release fittings with a built‑in gasket—think a twin O‑ring system backed by a metal washer to take the load. Second, apply a high‑temperature, high‑pressure sealant like a polyurea around the mating surfaces, then cure it under pressure to lock everything in place. Finally, run a burst test on the joint before commissioning and keep a spare gasket kit in the crew quarters. Keep the torque on the bolts precise, use a calibrated torque wrench, and you’ll have a joint that holds like a sealed cave.
Sounds solid. Just double‑check that every gasket seat is clean before you tighten those bolts, and make sure the polyurea is fully cured under pressure—no rushing that step. A good torque sequence and a final pressure test will keep the hull tight and the crew safe.
Thanks. I’ll run a prep checklist, verify every gasket seat, and follow the curing protocol before any tightening. A systematic torque sequence and a final pressure test are non‑negotiable. We'll keep the hull tight and the crew safe.
Good plan, Hydraxon. Keep it tight and you’ll have a hull that lasts.
Acknowledged. Will keep it tight.