Builder & Hydraxon
Builder Builder
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?
Hydraxon Hydraxon
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.
Builder Builder
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.
Hydraxon Hydraxon
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.
Builder Builder
Good plan, Hydraxon. Keep it tight and you’ll have a hull that lasts.
Hydraxon Hydraxon
Acknowledged. Will keep it tight.