Regretfully, last minute issues
with the race venue at the Offshore Modeling Basin have forced us to CANCEL this
year's event. Thank you to all of our event sponsors, participants, and
safety divers for their efforts this year. Please direct any questions to
Dr. Nip Shah (nip.shah@hs.utc.com) or Travis Hull
(hulldiving@hotmail.com).
Thank you for your interest in the HPS 2008. We look forward
to seeing you in 2010.
Rules:
Download HPS2008 Rules in pdf.
1. HPS
2008 Structure
1.0
Dates and locale: the HPS 2008 will be held from July 23 through July
27, 2008 at
Offshore Model Basin
578 Enterprise St.
Escondido, CA 92029
1.1
Application of regulations: These Regulations apply to all aspects of
the HPS 2008. The HPS 2008 includes registration of the teams and
contestants, oral design presentations, inspection of the submarines,
and speed trials.
1.2
Purpose: The Purpose of HPS 2008 is to enhance the engineering
education of university level students by their participation in the
design and construction of a submarine.
1.3
Acceptance of regulations: Teams and persons participating in the HPS
2008 are assumed to know the Regulations. Participation in
the HPS 2008 by the teams or persons will constitute acceptance of the
regulations.
1.4
HPS 2008 headquarters: All mailed correspondence should be forwarded to:
HPS 2008
C/O Travis Hull
13330 Via Magdalena, Unit 2
San Diego, CA 92129
1.5
Officials: A team of Officials to conduct Registration, Judging, and
Timing will be selected by ASME Organizers. Officials having
specific duties will be announced to the teams through a newsletter and
at the HPS 2008.
1.6
Jury: The organizers may form a jury made up of three to five
members. The Jury will judge protests on the conformity with
these Regulations, team disputes, and penalties, except safety
decisions which are solely controlled by the dive master of the
day. In addition, during the HPS 2008 the Jury is empowered to
decide cases not specifically covered by the Regulations, and cases
filed after the HPS 2008.
1.7
Advertisement, promotion and publicity: All advertising, sales
promotion and publicity material produced by the entrants or their
sponsors concerning or referring to the HPS 2008 will refer prominently
to the HPS 2008 as the HPS 2008. By entering the HPS 2008, all
teams and team members agree to the use of their names and photographs
in any publicity materials that may be issued by the HPS 2008’s
sponsors.
2.
Entries: Teams must submit required registration materials on time to
obtain or maintain registered status. HPS 2008 must receive
registration materials by the dates specified or the team’s
participation may be cancelled.
2.0
Team Entries: The HPS 2008 is open to educational establishments like
colleges, universities, trade schools and other post-secondary and
secondary educational institutions. Each Institution /Team
wishing to participate in the HPS 2008 must submit an entry consisting
of a team entry form and the applicable fee per 2.2.1. The form
is due April 30, 2008 along with the fee. Submit forms/payments
to HPS 2008 headquarters per section 1.4.
Multiple entries
from an Institution are permitted. An Institution may support
more than one teams’ entry. The entries are used to officially register
all teams for the HPS 2008.
Demonstration of
underwater operation of the submarine prior to the HPS 2008 is
mandatory for entry. A VHS videotape or DVD or photographs of the
safety and marking features of the submarines shall be submitted by
June 1, 2008. The submarine must be substantially complete in the
video/photographs, any incomplete features must be listed with
completion plans and dates and provided with the tapes/photos. The
video/photos shall demonstrate the following:
•
Timing stripes and identification numbers on both sides of the
submarine.
•
Underwater operation of the canopy release mechanism both inside and
outside the submarine.
•
Underwater Operation of the operator constraint release mechanism.
•
Safety markings for releases and constraints
•
Underwater normal operating position of the operator(s).
•
Underwater Safety Diver’s view of occupant heads and faces and air
gages per 3.6.2 and 3.7.1.
•
Underwater egress of the operator(s) including operation of any
necessary devices.
•
Underwater occupant escape without assistance and occupant unconscious
rescue.
2.1
Team Member Entry: Team members shall be ASME student members and full
time credit earning students having good academic standing at the
sponsoring institution during 2008. Participants who do not enter
the water during the HPS 2008, but are team members should register and
complete the liability release form.
To assure the
safety of divers and the purpose of the HPS 2008, and to meet insurance
requirements, each member of the team who enters the water must meet
certain additional requirements, including:
•
ASME membership.
•
Photocopy of Dive certification
•
File appropriate releases and forms.
•
Full time student during 2008.
The forms for
registering individual team members will be posted on the HPS 2008 web
site and must be filed by April 30, 2008. Additional dive
certifications, first aid cards, etc. should be photocopied and sent in
with individual registrations for judging of the safety prize.
Evidence of enrollment must also be submitted. Submit
forms/payments to headquarters per section 1.4.
2.1.1
Exception to ASME membership can be applied for before April 15.
The applicant must submit documentation of membership in 2008 in a
professional organization appropriate to the applicant’s participation
in the design of the submarine. The applicant must also submit a
letter explaining the applicant’s contribution to the design and why
membership in the professional organization is more appropriate than
membership in ASME. Submit the application to headquarters per
section 1.4.
2.1.2
Exception to an engineering major can be applied for before April
15. The applicant must submit documentation of full time
university enrollment in 2008 in a major appropriate to the applicant’s
participation in the design of the submarine. The applicant must
also submit a letter explaining the applicant’s contribution to the
design and how their major subject is useful to the design team.
Submit the application to headquarters per section 1.4.
2.2
HPS 2008 registration: Anyone entering the water at the HPS 2008 must
be registered in advance. Onsite registration is not available.
This includes:
•
Team members.
•
Safety Divers.
2.2.1
A non-refundable five hundred dollar ($500) entry fee will be assessed
from each submarine racing team. The entry fee must be submitted by
April 30, 2008. Checks must be in US funds drawn on a US
bank. Due to US banking practices, non US checks cannot be
accepted. The committee will attempt to arrange a credit card
payment method for non US teams. Checks may be payable to:
“ASME - San Diego Section”
The form and
payment should be forwarded to HPS 2008 headquarters per section 1.4.
2.3
Awards: Awards for speed will be given for the four categories of
section 2.5.
Additionally, an
overall award and several lesser awards will be given for the design
portion of the competition.
Oral Design
Presentation
An oral design
presentation shall be given by each team. The presentation will
be judged on:
•
Content: The presentation clearly explains the design and
manufacturing tradeoffs and decisions made by the team.
•
Knowledge: Each team member demonstrates in depth knowledge of
their portion of the design.
•
Delivery: The oral presentation and the visual aids are excellent.
Safety
A minimum level
of safety is required for participation in the HPS 2008 per these
Regulations. The Safety Award is for safety features, practices,
and training which exceed the requirements of these Regulations.
Teams who violate any safety regulation are not eligible for the safety
award, even after correction of the violation.
Innovation
Awards
beneficial innovations in design.
Design
Awards well
designed, efficient, and easily functioning submarines.
Construction
Awards excellent
craftsmanship in submarine manufacturing.
Operation
Awards
coordinated and practiced team operations. Discourages excessive
delays caused by unprepared teams.
Overall
Engineering
Due to
differences between design categories per section 3.1 and differences
in athletic ability, speed will not be considered in the Engineering
Award. The Safety, Innovation, Design, Construction, and
Operation categories above will each be considered equally, and the
Oral Presentation Award will be considered at 200% the score of the
other categories in assigning the Overall Engineering Award.
2.4
Guinness Book of Records: The Guinness Book of Records recognizes as
World Speed Records, the fastest propeller driven and non propeller
driven human powered submarine. The HPS 2008 committee will
document and submit to the Guinness Publishing Company any record claim
exceeding current speed records, consistent with the established
methodology.
2.5
IHPVA International Records: The IHPVA recognizes as
International Records the fastest:
•
1-person propeller driven human powered submarine.
•
2-person propeller driven human powered submarine.
•
1-person non propeller driven human powered submarine.
•
2-person non propeller driven human powered submarine.
The HPS 2008
committee will document and submit to the IHPVA any record claim
exceeding current speed records, consistent with the established
methodology.
3. Design
Technical Regulations
3.0
Technical Summary:
3.1
Definitions: For the purposes of the HPS 2008, a submarine is defined
as a free flooding (water filled; the transient presence of air bubbles
before venting is acceptable) marine vehicle that fully encapsulates
the occupant(s) and operates entirely beneath the surface of the water.
Air filled devices such as air purged transmission components and
ballast and attitude control systems are allowed provided that
appropriate pressure relief devices are incorporated. Gases other
than breathable air are prohibited.
Racing is
defined as the period of time starting when any one sub has departed
the starting area and until it comes to a stop and a crewmember has
notified a Safety Diver that it has completed its run.
Pool Operations
is defined as the period of time starting any time the DM has declared
that pool operations are in affect which usually requires a minimum
number of Safety Divers in the pool; paramedics on site and in
position; and radio communications with key personnel
established.
3.2
Propulsion Type
3.2.1
A propeller is defined as a thrust generating impeller which rotates
360 degrees or more.
3.2.2
A non-propeller system is defined as any propulsion system other that
that described in 3.2.1.
3.3
Stored Propulsion Energy: All submarine propulsive power must be
supplied by the human(s) aboard the submarine at the time it is
used. Use of stored energy for propulsion is prohibited.
Stored energy may be used for control, breathing, and other
non-propulsion purposes provided that this energy will not incidentally
propel the submarine.
3.4
Submarine Braking: Submarine braking devices are not required.
However, a cargo net will be suspended across the basin after the exit
of the timing gate. Its purpose, if necessary, is to “catch” the
sub and bring it to a stop. The catch net will have a web spacing
of not more than 1 foot. Any damage to a sub caused by the catch
net is the sole responsibility of the sub team. The following types of
braking are not allowed: Drogue chutes and sea anchors or similar
devices; “Catcher” divers; and braking by rapid ascent or
breaching. Refer to the facility Description, Section 4.0 for a
description of the available deceleration space.
3.5
Drag reduction and lubricants: The use of drag reduction materials is
permitted provided that the material(s) is non-hazardous,
non-dissolving and will not slough off into the model basin. If drag
reduction material(s) are used, teams must submit documentation to
support the qualities of materials used. Given the closed water
basin, tank conditions must be maintained throughout the HPS
2008. The judges reserve the right to deny the use of any drag
reducing material(s). Lubricants must follow the same rules and
should be biodegradable vegetable types. Any other materials
which would pollute the basin are prohibited. Documentation of
any such chemicals shall be submitted to headquarters by April 30, 2008.
3.6
Life support systems: All submarines must have on board for each
occupant a totally independent primary air supply. Submarines
shall not operate with less than 1000-psi air pressure in any primary
life support bottle. These air supplies may be used only for life
support. All air pressure tanks must have a current visual inspection
and hydrostatic test, a current United States Department of
Transportation (DOT) approval, and must be filled within the limits of
the DOT approval.
3.6.1
The primary air supplies shall be carried onboard the submarine and
have the capacity to provide adequate air supply for each crewmember to
propel the submarine through the course at depths to 5 meters.
3.6.2
Breathing air pressure gages shall be readily accessible and
continuously visible to the occupant breathing from the air
system. Occupants, when requested, shall show pressure gages to
support or safety divers.
3.6.3
All breathing air used by the contestants shall be compressed normal
atmospheric air. Special air mixtures such as Nitrox or
oxygen-enriched air are prohibited.
3.6.4
All breathing air must be delivered via an open circuit SCUBA
regulator. The use of other air systems, such as re-breathers or
closed-circuit systems is prohibited.
3.6.5
Support diver air supply: All support divers shall be equipped with
octopus regulators so as to support all submarine crew
activities. All support divers are required to monitor their own
air supply, and shall not allow their air supply to fall below 500 psi.
3.6.6
The organizers reserve the right to inspect and declare the fitness for
use of all life support equipment used by the submarine crew and team
support divers.
3.7
Safety requirements:. Submarines shall be constructed and marked
such that rescue of injured or unconscious occupants by safety divers
totally unfamiliar with the submarine is simple and quick.
Unassisted escape of occupants must also be simple and quick.
Fluorescent orange or pink coloring is required for all devices the
rescuer or occupant will need to operate for egress, including hatch
releases, restraints, etc. The use of pink or orange or red
markings on submarines is restricted to the specific safety
requirements of these regulations and to other safety devices
designated by the teams.
3.7.1
All head and face areas of all occupants must be visible to one safety
diver at one location at all times to ensure the safety of the
crew. Viewports, windows, canopies, etc. are required and shall
be located on the submarine such that the crew has as unrestricted view
as possible, especially forward, in the case of the pilot, and such
that the safety diver has the view required above.
3.7.2
If in use, crew restraint devices must be easily visible, easily
accessible and easily releasable by safety divers and the restrained
occupants. Personal restraint devices must incorporate a single
point release mechanism. All restraint devices, including foot
restraints, must be marked with fluorescent orange or pink paint or
tape. If attached to the hull, the location of restraint attach
points on the hull shall be brightly marked with minimum 200 square
centimeters of fluorescent orange or pink paint per hull attach
point. A Hull Attach Point is the point(s) at which the harness
attaches to the hull of the submarine. The mark shall be a square
centered over the point or an arrow pointing to the point. The
use of simple instructions such as “PULL” or “TURN” in black letters
approximately 3 cm high with 5 mm line width over the pink or orange
field is allowed. Handles and cords incorporated in the restraint
shall also be marked in pink or orange. Cords restraining
occupants shall be cuttable with a standard dive knife.
3.7.3
Towed surface floats, flashing beacons, transponders, deadman emergency
buoy systems, and any other systems not specifically required by the
regulations are NOT required. However, safety features which
exceed the requirements of these rules are encouraged and will be
considered in the election of the safety prize winner. Releasable
masses or any other devices which could cause rapid ascents are
prohibited.
3.7.4
The crew compartment(s) of the submarine must be readily accessible
with a hatch or canopy release mechanism. Each submarine occupant
shall be able to exit the submarine without moving equipment (other
than the canopy or hatch) or other occupants. Each occupant shall be
able to open their applicable hatch. The handle or release mechanism(s)
shall be operable from by either the occupant or external rescuer(s).
The location of inside and outside release mechanisms on the hull shall
be brightly marked with minimum 200 square centimeters of fluorescent
orange or pink paint per release. The mark shall be a square
centered over the release or an arrow pointing to the release.
The use of simple instructions such as “PULL” or “TURN” in black
letters approximately 3 cm high with 5 mm line width over the pink or
orange field is allowed. Release handles and cords shall also be
marked in pink or orange.
3.7.5
Propeller tips, control surface tips, and other protruding devices
which may entangle in nets or hit nearby divers shall be painted or
marked in fluorescent orange or pink for the outermost 8-12 centimeters
for easy diver recognition.
3.7.6
Communications: Any devices which cause interference with race
equipment or operations are prohibited.
3.8
Diver certification: All divers, including submarine occupants and team
support divers, must show current minimum “Open Water” level scuba
certification by a nationally recognized diver certification
organization (NAUI, PADI, YMCA, SSI, etc.). A copy of that
certification must be included with the individual’s entry form.
Failure to show adequate proof of certification will disqualify that
individual from the HPS 2008.
3.9
Safety precautions: Each team is responsible for the operating
worthiness of their submarine. Passing judging or implementing
changes suggested by judges does not relieve the team of any liability.
All submarines, life support systems, including support diver equipment
must be maintained in a safe and functional condition and be operated
safely at all times. A team may be disqualified and withdrawn
from the HPS 2008 at any time if it is judged to be operating in an
unsafe manner, which includes but is not limited to: sudden surface
breaching, lack of safe directional control of the sub, crewmembers who
are not in a safe medical condition to be a crewmember at any time
during the HPS 2008, and lack of adequate communications and/or
coordination with the sub’s support divers.
3.9.1
The dive master has final authority over boats and divers in the
water. Teams who endanger other submarines and divers will be
advised. Recurring dangerous activity will result in the team
disqualification and removal from the basin. Safety is a prime
concern in this HPS 2008. Any safety decisions by any safety
diver or the HPS 2008 chairman or his designee shall be heeded under
penalty of disqualification and removal from the facility. The
dive master has final authority in review of all HPS 2008 safety
decisions
3.10
Submarine identification: The name of a submarine and paint scheme is
left to the discretion to the team. Any graphics related to the
submarine name, team’s Institution(s) and or sponsors are permitted,
provided they are neither offensive nor disruptive. It is advised that
each submarine be painted with high-visibility coloration for the
purposes of easy visual location. The use of certain colors is
restricted by section 3.7.
3.10.1
Each team registered for the HPS 2008 will be assigned a unique hull
identification number. If a submarine team prefers a specific number,
they may request it be assigned to their hull by email or on the Team
Entry Form.
•
Requested numbers must be positive integers, 2 digits maximum. In the
event of conflict, hull numbers will be assigned on a
first-come-first-served basis.
•
Hull identification numbers must be clearly displayed on both sides
(port and starboard) of the hull.
•
Each number shall be placed in a solid color field extending 2.5cm
beyond the numbers.
•
The digits shall be at least 25cm in height and 10 cm in width and
shall have a line width of at least 2.5 cm.
•
The color of the hull number and the background color must be in high
contrast.
•
Numbers having more than a single digit must have a minimum of 2.5 cm
spacing between digits.
3.10.2
To provide a clear target for the timing cameras, a high contrast
vertical color transition shall be affixed to both sides of the
submarine. The transition shall consist of
•
Two minimum 5cm wide stripes of contrasting color immediately adjacent
to each others, and the stripes shall be minimum 60 cm in height.
•
The transition shall be placed anywhere along the hull where it will be
clearly visible.
3.10.3
For the numbers and stripes discussed in this section contrasting
colors means black and white or a similar very dark and very light
color combination.
3.11
Judging: Each team registering for the HPS 2008 must submit their
submarine for inspection to verify vehicle safety and compliance with
the Regulations. In addition, spot checks for regulation compliance may
take place during and immediately after the HPS 2008. Teams
failing to pass the inspections will be allowed to correct deficiencies
to participate in the speed trials, however, safety deficiencies
disqualify teams from the safety prize even if corrected.
Modifications made to an entry after safety judging may require
re-inspection. A complete submarine is required for judging.
Teams failing to pass safety inspection will be denied access to the
basin. Judges will also inspect the submarines and interview the team
members to determine the engineering prizes.
4. Race Proceedings
4.0 Facility description: The HPS 2008 is staged in
an indoor fresh water model tow basin
• 48 feet wide
• 15 feet deep.
• Cameras are 6’ above the tank floor
• A stripe on the floor defines the center of the
lane.
4.1 Protests: Any
team that desires to file a protest must do so in writing by submitting
an official protest letter to HPS 2008 Headquarters. The dive master of
the day has final authority on all safety decisions. The jury
will hear all other protests.
4.1.1 Protest Judgments: Final safety decisions are
made by the dive master of the day. The decision of the jury on
any other matter is final and no further appeals are allowed. The
jury will notify HPS 2008 Headquarters of their decision, and HPS 2008
Headquarters will then inform the affected teams.
4.1.2 Opportunity to Be Heard: Protests will be heard
by the jury at the earliest possible jury sitting. However, it may be
necessary in some instances for the jury to postpone the hearing on a
protest.