Dynamic Pressure Regulation for Oxygen Control Systems
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Summary
Problems
Existing oxygen control systems for applications like CBRN respirators cannot utilize high-pressure air or oxygen sources effectively, as they typically require low air pressure to operate, limiting their applicability.
Innovation solutions
An oxygen control system with a control device that includes a first inlet for high-pressure gas, a second inlet for atmospheric air, and a pressure regulator operable in multiple modes to reduce input pressure to suitable outlet pressures, allowing for air dilution and pressure adjustment, enabling the system to function with high-pressure sources and providing a breathable gas mixture.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If a high-pressure gas source is used, then the duration of oxygen supply is extended, but the system cannot be used in applications requiring low air pressure
Why choose this principle:
The pressure regulator is designed to dynamically switch between two operating modes: a first mode for reducing pressure to a first outlet pressure suitable for low-pressure applications, and a second mode for reducing pressure to a second outlet pressure for high-pressure applications. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to use high-pressure gas sources while maintaining compatibility with applications requiring low air pressure.
Principle concept:
If a high-pressure gas source is used, then the duration of oxygen supply is extended, but the system cannot be used in applications requiring low air pressure
Why choose this principle:
The system changes the pressure parameter of the supply gas by using a pressure regulator with two distinct outlet pressure settings. The regulator reduces the input pressure from the high-pressure source to either the first outlet pressure or the second outlet pressure, depending on the application requirements, thereby enabling versatility across different pressure conditions.
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AI summary:
An oxygen control system with a control device that includes a first inlet for high-pressure gas, a second inlet for atmospheric air, and a pressure regulator operable in multiple modes to reduce input pressure to suitable outlet pressures, allowing for air dilution and pressure adjustment, enabling the system to function with high-pressure sources and providing a breathable gas mixture.
Abstract
Described are oxygen control systems that utilize compressed air or oxygen. The oxygen control systems may include a control device having a first inlet that enables the flow of a supply gas from a high pressure gas source at an input pressure into the control device. The control device also includes a second inlet that enables a flow of atmospheric air into the control device and an outlet in fluid communication with the first inlet and the second inlet. The control device also includes a pressure regulator that is operable in a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the pressure regulator reduces input pressure of the gas to a first outlet pressure at the outlet, and, in the second mode, the pressure regulator reduces the input pressure of the gas to a second outlet pressure at the outlet that is greater than the first outlet pressure.