Indigenous human submersible Matsya-6000 successfully completes Factory Acceptance Test
- In Reports
- 10:49 PM, Oct 28, 2024
- Myind Staff
The successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the Human Support and Safety System (HS3) of India's indigenous human submersible, Matsya-6000, marks a significant milestone in its development. Conducted by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), the FAT confirmed the functionality of the HS3 within the submersible's crew module, which has an internal diameter of 2.1 meters.
Matsya-6000 measures approximately 6.6 meters in length and weighs 210 tons. It is engineered to explore ocean depths of up to 6,000 meters. This submersible is intended to facilitate in-depth research of the deep-sea environment, focusing on areas such as chemosynthetic biodiversity and hydrothermal vents.
The HS3 system is engineered to support a crew of three individuals for up to 12 hours under normal operating conditions and can sustain them for up to 96 hours in emergency situations. Key features of the HS3 include a controlled oxygen injection system, a carbon dioxide removal mechanism, various sensors, control hardware, fire surveillance systems, extinguishers, and additional safety components.
Following the successful FAT, a wet test is scheduled for late October 2024 at Chennai Harbour. This upcoming test will assess the performance of Matsya-6000 under actual underwater conditions, specifically at a depth of 15 meters.
The successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is a critical milestone, as it establishes the foundation for subsequent evaluations and the eventual operational deployment of Matsya-6000 in deep-sea exploration missions under India's Samudrayaan initiative.
As the wet test is completed, the scientific community is keenly anticipating the results. A successful outcome would significantly enhance India’s capabilities in deep-sea exploration, enabling groundbreaking research and highlighting the country’s advancing technological expertise in marine science. The Samudrayaan project is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with a target set for conducting full-scale research by 2026.
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