Fun Facts

Question 1

Oxygen

Answer 1

O2 boils at -297.3 F / -183 C at 1 atm

1 L of liquid O2 = 862 L of gas O2 at 1 atm

Question 2

Nitrous Oxide

Answer 2

Banks of G or H cylinders with automatic switching & notification to engineering for replacement.
Highest pressure cylinders supply the pipeline at all times (switch from bank to bank)

Question 3

Intermediate Pressure

Answer 3

37-55psi

Question 4

Secondary Pressure Regulator

Answer 4

Reduce intermediate pressure to low pressure (20PSI O2, 38PSI N2O)

Question 5

Machine In the Standby Position:

Answer 5

No gas can flow to the patient
No electrical power goes to the ventilator, display or CPU
O2 flush is still available provided O2 supply is connected
Electrical outlets are still active
Battery will recharge

Question 6

Machine is On

Answer 6

Oxygen is allowed to flow from the Main Output Manifold to the oxygen flowmeter
Air is allowed to flow from the Main Output Manifold to the Air flowmeter
Electricity flows to the components of the machine requiring electrical power, such as the ventilator, the display, & the CPU

Question 7

Link-25 Proportioning System

Answer 7

14 Tooth Sprocket on N2O
29 tooth sprocket on O2
When O2 concentration reaches 25% a pin on the O2 sprocket engages the chain.
This is a pneumatic and mechanical control.