Diving cylinder
Diving Cylinder
A Diving Cylinder (pronounced: /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ ˈsɪl.ɪn.dər/), also known as a Scuba tank or Breathing Apparatus, is a gas cylinder used to store and transport high pressure breathing gas as a component of a Scuba set.
Etymology
The term "Diving Cylinder" is derived from the function of the device. "Diving" refers to the act of submerging underwater, often for extended periods, while "Cylinder" refers to the shape of the storage device.
Description
A Diving Cylinder is typically made of steel or aluminium and holds large volumes of compressed air or other breathing gases. The cylinder is attached to the diver's Scuba Diving equipment, providing the necessary oxygen for underwater exploration.
Related Terms
- Scuba Diving: The practice of diving underwater using a Scuba set, which includes a Diving Cylinder.
- Breathing gas: The gas stored in a Diving Cylinder, typically composed of oxygen and other components.
- Scuba set: The complete set of diving equipment, including the Diving Cylinder, regulator, and other necessary components.
- Pressure: The force exerted by the gas inside the Diving Cylinder.
- Gas cylinder: A generic term for a pressure vessel used to store gases at above atmospheric pressure, including Diving Cylinders.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diving cylinder
- Wikipedia's article - Diving cylinder
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