surface or sub???

[Rifleman]

yeah, I don't know about the other prototypes but the D1G ball was kept at a lower pressure then ambient (I suppose any "leaks" were into the ball, not out)

Every frickin time you went in or out of hull you had to go through an air lock that would pop your ears a bit... that is where I learned how to equalize at will...

kinda funny, that was about the only thing I learned on that surface plant that helped me on subs

[shayne]

All the plants at NPTU NY had airlocks and maintained a neg pressure for containment reasons.  It did take a little getting use to.

yeah, I don't know about the other prototypes but the D1G ball was kept at a lower pressure then ambient (I suppose any "leaks" were into the ball, not out)

Every frickin time you went in or out of hull you had to go through an air lock that would pop your ears a bit... that is where I learned how to equalize at will...

kinda funny, that was about the only thing I learned on that surface plant that helped me on subs

The cruiser I was on, we always maintained a negative pressure in the Reactor Compartments and the Engine Room. (Larger exhaust than supply fans) It really didn't effect anyone that I know of during normal operations.  During ventilation system startup/shutdowns or even if fans tripped off would anyone really notice the pressure difference.

[Roll Tide]

Washington state subs: Yes. Bremerton was home to half the Ohio-class subs, and I assume it is still close. Is that a good thing?

[LaFeet]

Still gotta go SUBS....  while I know the work is harder than surface, I felt that it was a "tighter" community of friends.  Even on shore there was a brotherhood that seemed much greater than any I know that the Target community had.