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Dive Tables and Equivalent Air Depth

This presentation discusses dive tables and equivalent air depth for nitrox diving. It introduces nitrox dive tables, including the Buhlmann tables, and defines equivalent air depth (EAD) as the depth at which the partial pressure of nitrogen in a nitrox gas mix is equal to that of air. The presentation provides an example of calculating EAD and explains that EAD can be used with air dive tables to determine no-decompression limits when diving with nitrox. It also discusses using nitrox computers programmed for the specific gas mix being dived.

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Dive Tables and Equivalent Air Depth

This presentation discusses dive tables and equivalent air depth for nitrox diving. It introduces nitrox dive tables, including the Buhlmann tables, and defines equivalent air depth (EAD) as the depth at which the partial pressure of nitrogen in a nitrox gas mix is equal to that of air. The presentation provides an example of calculating EAD and explains that EAD can be used with air dive tables to determine no-decompression limits when diving with nitrox. It also discusses using nitrox computers programmed for the specific gas mix being dived.

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Gil Stephen

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1. Dive Tables and Equivalent Air Depth


2. Introduction • Recommended Nitrox Dive Tables • Equivalent Air Depth metres sea
water (msw) • Use of EAD & Tables • Air Tables & computers • Nitrox computers
3. Nitrox Tables • Buehlmann Tables • Definitions • Use – as air tables • Specific Nitrox
Tables: • EAN28 • EAN32 • EAN36 • EAN40 • See Appendix 2
4. Nitrox Tables • Extra Rule • when moving from one mix to another the RNT is
calculated using the table of new mix to be used • Longer RNT • Rule applies from any mix
(EANx or air) to any other mix (EANx or air)
5. Equivalent Air Depth • Nitrox – ppO2 > ppO2 Air • Nitrox –ppN2 < ppN2 Air • Depth
where EAN ppN2 equivalent to air • Depth where ppN2 of Nitrox = ppN2 of Air • Known as
EAD

6. EAD - example Example: EAN36: ppN2 = 0.64 bar At 25m = 3.5 Bar (absolute) x 0.64
= 2.24 bar ppN2 Air: ppN2 = 0.79 bar Depth using air at which ppN2 = 2.24 bar 2.24 / 0.79
= 2.83 Bar or 18.3m The equivalent air depth using EAN36 at 25m is 18.3m
7. EAD • Used for any mix • Given depth • Determine no-stop times • EAD 18.3m - use
air tables • Calculated in two ways: • Use EAD formula • Use EAD table (Appendix 3)
8. EAD Formula EAD (Bar) = FN2 in mix x P / 0.79 (FN2 in air) FN2 = decimal fraction of
nitrogen P = pressure of dive (absolute) EAD in bar – convert to metres for equivalent
depth in msw
9. Example: Using Nitrox 32% at 33 metres. Go across to reach 32%. Go down to 33
metres. Follow the row across to the left, where the E.A.D. can be read: 27 metres.
10. Using EAD and Air Tables • Use EAD with any Buehlmann Air table • Determine no-
stop time • Care not to exceed depth • Used for repetitive dives • Keep within no-stop times
• Extra benefit of nitrox over air on safety stop
11. Air Tables & Computers • Nitrox mix with standard tables or computer • Advantage •
Reduces risk DCI • MOD (max ppO2 1.4) • CNS% • No-stop times
12. Nitrox Computers • Use specific nitrox computer • Specify mix used prior to every
dive • Include in buddy check • Track oxygen • Track nitrogen • CNS% • No safety
advantage • Pre-selected % safety margin built in latest models • Multi-level diving •
Always follow manufacturer’s recommendations
13. Summary • Nitrox Dive Tables • EAD concept and use • Air Tables and computers •
Nitrox computers • Safer options • Plan the dive and dive the plan
14. Questions?

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