Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Gas produced by electrolysis or chemical reaction
Patent
1991-02-06
1993-04-06
Millin, V.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Gas produced by electrolysis or chemical reaction
12820524, 12820422, 12820429, A62B 2100, A62B 700
Patent
active
051994232
ABSTRACT:
A system and apparatus are disclosed for providing oxygen-rich gas for breathing by aircrew and passengers of commercial passenger aircraft. Oxygen-rich gas output by molecular sieve concentrator apparatus 11 is delivered by way of a compressor 17 and a priority valve 24 to a flight crew gas storage cylinder 22 and passenger gas storage cylinders 23. An electronic control unit (ECU) 38 controls cycling of the concentrator apparatus 11 in obtainment of gas enriched with oxygen to at least 90%. The ECU is connected for receiving signals from a monitor 35 which senses the content of oxygen in gas delivered by the concentrator apparatus. The ECU receives signals from pressure sensors 42 and 43 in the cylinders 22 and 23 to initiate start up of the system when the content of these cylinders is sensed to have fallen below a predetermined value. The ECU is connected to switch the priority valve for preferential charging of the crew cylinder when both sets of cylinders require charging. The ECU is further connected for opening a vent valve 46 whereby on start-up of the system, gas delivered by the concentrator apparatus is vented to ambient until the oxygen concentration is sensed to be 90% or more. The system reduces the requirement for ground servicing and weight of oxygen gas storage cylinders carried by present day passenger carrying aircraft. Also, it enables the number of cylinders to be kept at a minimum in meeting the requirements for emergency oxygen on new air routes which are now being developed.
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Harral Michael W.
Searle Robin H. J.
Millin V.
Normalair-Garrett (Holdings) Ltd.
Passaniti Sebastiano
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