Pump-Dive
I started diving when I was 16 years old. Since then, I have explored various dive sites all over the world such as the Great Barrier Reef. However, the required equipment and preparation necessary for a dive has always bothered me and therefore I have set off to create a simpler solution that also avoids dangers such as decompression sickness.
I have been working on this project in my free time together with my father and in the summer of 2024, we successfully tested the system in Mallorca. As this is a side project, it is still being developed and not finished yet.
Project Type : Extracurricular Project
Contribution: I worked on this project together with my father who shares my passion for diving.
Date: Jan/2024 – Current
Development of Pump-Dive
Pump-Dive uses air pumps to provide air to the diver. In its current stage 4 pumps are connected to a lead battery. The air is pumped into two air reservoirs above the water, and once these are filled, the air continues to the diver. A 5-meter-long tube is used to transfer the air. This length has been selected to prevent decompression sickness and limit the diving depth.
The diver wears a home-made buoyancy control device which contains weights and an air bladder. The diver can regulate their buoyancy using an inflator.
