Oxygen Components Test Stands Flashcards
As compared to Sea level, what is the air pressure at 18,000 feet?
One-half
At what temperature is liquid oxygen (LOX) maintained?
-297 Degrees F
Capacity of a LOX Converter
10 Liters
Filling time at 70 Degrees F for LOX Converter
10 minutes
Buildup time for LOX Converter
5 minutes
What is Anoxia?
Complete lack of oxygen, which causes death.
What is a decrease in the amount of oxygen per unit volume of air that results in an insufficient amount of oxygen entering the bloodstream called?
Hypoxia
Early warnings of hypoxia
- blurring vision
- slight shortness of breath
- vague weak feeling
- little dizziness
What is the combining of an element with oxygen called?
Oxidation
Characteristics of liquid oxygen
- pale blue in color
- flows like water
- weighs 9.54 pounds per gallon
What is the expansion ratio of liquid oxygen?
862 to 1
Meaning 1 volume of liquid oxy will expand 862 times when converted to a gas at atmospheric pressure.
How is oxygen in the liquid state carried in the aircraft?
In a Converter
What is type II of the aviators breathing oxygen?
LOX
How many ON/OFF valves are there on the oxygen system components test stand?
2
What type of motor does the Vacuum Pump operate from?
2 horsepower electric motor