SC002Lesson 3 of 1035 min
Charles's Law and gas temperature
Gases change when they are heated or cooled. A cylinder that has just been filled is warm; once it is in cold water its pressure falls. A diver who does not understand why may think their cylinder is leaking or that they were given a short fill.
This lesson explains the link between temperature, pressure and volume.
Objectives
- State Charles's Law and explain why temperatures use the Kelvin scale
- Explain why cylinder pressure falls when a warm cylinder enters cold water
- Describe how temperature affects gas in the body, suit and equipment