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How does aqualungs work?
An aqualung is comprised of two parts - the tank, and then regulator.The tank simply contains highly compressed gas. The regulator reduces the pressure of that gas to a level which is breathable by the diver for a particular depth.In a normal Aluminium diving cylinder, the breathing gas (usually plain air) will be compressed to about 3,000 PSI (200 bar).The regulator has two stages, the first stage (the bit that gets attached to the tank), and the second stage (the bit that the diver puts in her mouth). The first stage will reduce the air pressure coming from the tank from 3,000 PSI down to about 300 PSI (20 bar). This air then flows down the hose to the second stage. The second stage then reduces the pressure from 300 PSI to the ambient pressure at the diver's depth (the deeper a diver goes, the greater the ambient pressure). Accordingly, no matter how deep a diver goes, the air will be delivered as pressure which enables her to breathe normally despite the water pressure on her body.The regulator works by way of a demand valve. When the diver inhales, that lowers the pressure in the second stage housing. This opens the demand valve, and higher pressure air flows in from system. Once the air pressure in the house is restored to equilibrium, the demand valve closes.If the regulator starts to malfunction, it can either deliver air at too low a pressure (so it will become hard to breathe) or too high a pressure (the regulator will "free flow" with bubble coming out).
What is the purpose of the aqualung?
An aqualung is comprised of two parts - the tank, and then regulator.The tank simply contains highly compressed gas. The regulator reduces the pressure of that gas to a level which is breathable by the diver for a particular depth.In a normal Aluminium diving cylinder, the breathing gas (usually plain air) will be compressed to about 3,000 PSI (200 bar).The regulator has two stages, the first stage (the bit that gets attached to the tank), and the second stage (the bit that the diver puts in her mouth). The first stage will reduce the air pressure coming from the tank from 3,000 PSI down to about 300 PSI (20 bar). This air then flows down the hose to the second stage. The second stage then reduces the pressure from 300 PSI to the ambient pressure at the diver's depth (the deeper a diver goes, the greater the ambient pressure). Accordingly, no matter how deep a diver goes, the air will be delivered as pressure which enables her to breathe normally despite the water pressure on her body.The regulator works by way of a demand valve. When the diver inhales, that lowers the pressure in the second stage housing. This opens the demand valve, and higher pressure air flows in from system. Once the air pressure in the house is restored to equilibrium, the demand valve closes.If the regulator starts to malfunction, it can either deliver air at too low a pressure (so it will become hard to breathe) or too high a pressure (the regulator will "free flow" with bubble coming out).
What type of regulator is required on a nitrogen tank?
A pressure regulator is required on a nitrogen tank.
What is a scuba regulator designed to do?
A scuba regulator is designed to provide air to a diver via a demand valve system in a regulated and safe fashion. A Scuba Regulator consists of two stages - a "first" and "second" stage. The first stage which attaches to a scuba tank by use of either a din or yoke valve, reduces the pressure of the air passing through it to an intermediate pressure slightly above the surrounding pressure at whatever depth of water the diver is at. The part of the regulator that is in the divers mouth is called the second stage, and is a "demand valve" which gives air to the diver each time he inhales. On exhalation the valve closes and the exhaled air is released as bubbles from the exhaust ports built into the bottom of the second stage. The fist stage of the regulator also has connections for a high pressure hose which is connected to a Pressure Gauge (showing the remaining air pressure in the scuba tank), one or two low pressure hoses to attach to the divers buoyancy control device and drysuit and an extra second stage which is used for emergency situations for use by another diver. All regulators are designed with a fail-safe mechanism which means that if they suffer any technical problem, the regulator will "free flow" allowing the diver to return to the surface or to an alternate air supply safely.
Where is the fuel tank pressure sensor on a 98 pontiac transport?
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Fuel pressure regulator location?
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What is a gas grill regulator?
AnswerThe regulator forces the gas from the propane tank to maintain a constant discharge pressure-regardless of the level of propane in the tankA regulator does not force gas from a tank. It merely regulates the amount of pressure from the tank.
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the regulator is in the gas tank
