Oxygen concentrator

Question 1

What is the primary function of an oxygen concentrator?

Answer 1

An oxygen concentrator takes in ambient air and concentrates oxygen to deliver a higher percentage of pure oxygen to patients.

Question 2

What are the main components of an oxygen concentrator?

Answer 2

Filter
Compressor
Zeolite filters
Oxygen reservoir
Flow meter
Humidifier (optional)

Question 3

How does an oxygen concentrator separate oxygen from other gases in the air?

Answer 3

It uses a process called pressure swing adsorption (PSA), where nitrogen is absorbed by zeolite filters, allowing oxygen to pass through and concentrate.

Question 4

What is the typical oxygen concentration delivered by an oxygen concentrator?

Answer 4

Most oxygen concentrators deliver 90-95% pure oxygen

Question 5

How does the compressor in an oxygen concentrator function?

Answer 5

The compressor draws in ambient air, pressurizes it, and pushes it through zeolite filters to separate oxygen from nitrogen.