TriMix gas percentages

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Hey gang, I am working on a little project and have a trimix question. Is there a mixture percentage maximum for Trimix? For example, EAN certification says 40% O2 max. Is there any maximum of any of the gases like that for H/O2/N?
 
No max He content. Although obviously 100% He is an asphyxiate.

So there is a minimum O2 percentage for a given depth. PpO2 must be greater than 0.16 for it to support life at the depth you start breathing it. The balance can be entirely helium as HPNS does not occur at the depths people dive for fun. You only "have" to have N2 for commercial heliox type depths (like >6-700ft).
 
Hey gang, I am working on a little project and have a trimix question. Is there a mixture percentage maximum for Trimix? For example, EAN certification says 40% O2 max. Is there any maximum of any of the gases like that for H/O2/N?

Actually just like EAN training which is an entry level nitrox course, normoxic trimix is an entry level trimix certification that limits the smallest amount of oxygen allowed. The numbers differ a little between agencies but basically anything around than 21% is considered normoxic.
Similarly advanced nitrox divers do not have the same 40% limit.
 
Yep, I'm about to take the TDI normoxic class and it has a minimum O2 percentage of 18% and a max depth of 200fsw. Most of the agencies have somewhat similar limitations. I think GUE actually lists the mixes you are qualified for on the card for Tech1 and Tech2, not positive though. Once you move on to Advanced Trimix, you are on your own :)
 
I think GUE actually lists the mixes you are qualified for on the card for Tech1 and Tech2, not positive though. Once you move on to Advanced Trimix, you are on your own :)

For GUE cards it depends on what direction the wind is blowing :)

Current T1 cards seem to list 21/35, 18/45 and 50%/100% for deco, not sure about 30/30.

Older cards have a mishmash of things on them.
 
To the original poster, it is O2/He/N2.

Normoxic Trimix is not the basic entry level trimix course anymore. Recreational Trimix and Advanced Recreational Trimix are the entry level courses and read very much like Nitrox and Advanced Nitrox.

Hypoxic mixes are considered to not sustain life at the surface, and therefore, require a travel gas to get the diver to a higher ATA and PO2 before breathing it. Normoxic mixes would be considered safe at the surface down to their MOD.

The first part of the equation, O2, is to figure out your Target Operating Depth and choose a FO2 appropriate for that depth with a MOD acceptable for your target PO2.

The third part of the equation, N2, is to figure out your target Equivelent Narcotic Depth. This will give you an idea of how much N2, or FN2, you will want in your mix to keep your narcosis managable. Most divers tend to have a standard limit of 60, 80, or 100 fsw for END/EAD.

This leaves the second part of the equation, He. Basically, you add FO2 + FN2 and subtract from 100. This leaves you FHe. All you need to tell your fill station is the FO2/FHe, since FN2 is the balance.

As for the limits of maximum FO2 for trimix, it depends on your certifying agency, the course that you certified under, and the depth you are diving to. There are no maximum FHe, other than it would have to be equal to or less than (100 - (an FO2 appropriate for your MOD).
 
Hey gang, I am working on a little project and have a trimix question. Is there a mixture percentage maximum for Trimix? For example, EAN certification says 40% O2 max. Is there any maximum of any of the gases like that for H/O2/N?

What kind of a project are you doing??

Trimix diving is a GAS!!
 

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