How much psi is used to pump out water on submarines?

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2026-07-13 03:06

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Standard emergency blow air tanks hold 3000psi air in them. However, they aren't normally used; during normal surfacing operations, a boat comes to periscope depth, raises its snorkel mast, then forces the water out using a Low Pressure Blower, which is essentially just a large hi-capacity fan. Sea pressure isn't that much above 100', so it takes a lot less pressure to force the water out with the LPB.

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