Cathode protect i on Cathanodes 



Fueling 



The function of this distribution system is to provide 

 rapid and safe handling of the aviation gasoline load of the 

 bathyscaph. The system consists of a central manifold 

 located on the conning tower with a 4-inch opening leading 

 into it, a master stop valve for the manifold, and a master 

 stop valve on the manifold for each line to each fuel tank. 

 The lines from the manifold to each fuel tank run beneath 

 the superstructure of the craft and into the top of each 

 tank. At the junction of the fuel line and the tank, a second 

 stop valve is fitted. With this system, the time required 

 to fuel or defuel the bathyscaph can be cut by three -fourths. 

 In addition, the system has the advantage of a single-point 

 fueling arrangement, whereas in the past up to five differ- 

 ent hoses were required for each operation. 



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