Regulating Oxygen Pressure Safely

Abstract

Pressure regulator for oxygen allows gas flow shut off on low-pressure (outlet) side rather than high-pressure (inlet) side. In modified pressure regulator initial rush of oxygen occurs in second stage rather than first stage of pressure reduction. Large volume of second stage prevents excessive heating of gas. High-pressure source remains on, and first stage reamins pressurized at all times. New regulator reduces danger of fire in aircraft and in medical oxygen supplies.