Abstract:
Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) is a self-propelled device used to facilitate divers to move
freely underwater for search and rescue operations as well as for exploration purposes. DPV
provides speed and a long-range to cover a wide area for various diving operations. A DPV
generally consists of a pressure-resistant waterproof casing with a battery-powered electric
motor that drives the propeller. It is widely used across the globe very effectively with a
varying range of design and endurance capabilities. The design and fabrication of DPVs
have been done in many developed countries. Indigenous design and fabrication of DPV
are possible by utilizing local resources of Bangladesh. Designed prototype DPV is
developed using SolidWorks, and a CFD analysis is carried out using Ansys software. After
that, a DPV model is fabricated using resources from the local market. This project
preliminarily focused on design, fabrication of DPV and simulated various parameters to
get better results. Finally, the test and trial results and performance of the DPV are
evaluated so that it can be used effectively for search and rescue operations in Bangladesh.
