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Fluid-Based Buoyancy Compensation

  • US 20130228117A1
  • Filed: 03/01/2013
  • Published: 09/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vessel comprising:

  • a power supply unit;

    a processing module connected to the power supply unit; and

    a buoyancy compensation system configured to receive instructions from the processing module and, in response to the instructions, change the buoyancy of the vessel, wherein the buoyancy compensation system includes a compressible fluid that includes a mixture of a hydrophobic powder and a liquid.

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