Testing of ITB Hybrid AUV Bouyancy Engine

Muljowidodo Kartidjo; Sapto Adinugroho; Nico Prayogo; Agung Fauzy Hanafi

doi:10.21535/2phwfs13

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2018), Research Paper

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2018)

Testing of ITB Hybrid AUV Bouyancy Engine

Research Paper

Published 2018-12-13

Muljowidodo Kartidjo⁺⁻
Sapto Adinugroho⁺⁻
Nico Prayogo⁺⁻
Agung Fauzy Hanafi⁺⁻

Muljowidodo Kartidjo

Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Sapto Adinugroho

Center for Unmanned System Studies Institute Technology Bandung, Indonesia

Nico Prayogo

Center for Unmanned System Studies Institute Technology Bandung, Indonesia

Agung Fauzy Hanafi

Center for Unmanned System Studies Institute Technology Bandung, Indonesia

Keywords

hybrid AUV
sea glider
buoyancy engine
buoyancy

Abstract

As part of ITB Hybrid Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) research program, we reached the stage of testing of bouyancy engine as a critical component of this vehicle. This paper describes the overview of ITB Hybrid AUV and the role of buoyancy engine in supporting vehicle operation. Step by step testing is described in detail to illustrate the working principle of this important component.