Deep Springs Tech Inc.

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Hollow sphere technology is a critical component of syntactic buoyancy foam for deep diving submersibles. The weight and volume of the foam itself is an important consideration. The density of the fixed buoyancy material needs to be the same or less than that presently in use. None of the shells currently available provide a viable solution in the present state. Deep Springs Technology (DST) is producing silicon carbide shells in the desired size and density to replace the currently available foam. The foam will meet or exceed all critical requirements of buoyancy foam. These shells would be put in foam that will include a sphere with a target density between 0.25 – 0.30 g/cc with a 4500- 6000 psi hydrostatic strength. Ideally the shells would have an average diameter in the range of 100 – 160 microns. In addition, the cost of the new foam will be comparable to the currently available buoyancy foam. This paper will discuss the currently available bouncy foams, and their inability to meet th e current needs for deep diving submersibles. It will also discuss DST's novel silicon carbide foam, made from its unique hollow shells.

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