oldmonk
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Appreciate your work sir !
DIY Oxygen Concentrator
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@oldmonk
@Cliveey
Thank youThanks @flat_listener the Super mod was kind enough to accept my request.
Thanks Mayank, Who wins: Darth Vader vs Terminator?
Small update:
I observed a lot of moisture being collected in high presuure regulator filter... so, introduced an indicative silica gel desiccant to prevent it from entering the Zeolite sieves.
As, i could not locate a source of O2 analyzer to test the saturation, started fabricating one.
The O2 sensor:
Tested on industrial O2 cylinder... seems to be working. Couldn't check the concentrator owing to festival holidays.
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pkhammu2005
Active Member
You could also look at moisture separators in your circuit just before it enters the filter and a fan to cool the output air from the compressor to increase the condensation
You could also ask your dentist for a recommendation of a good compressor mechanic, he could supply you a fan based coooling coil and a regenerative silica gel desiccant with an auto draining valve that is used in many dental oil free compressors. Adding a small air receiver will also help in cooling the air and decreasing the run time on the compressor head that you are using. This head is commonly used in dentistry and I doubt it has a 100 percent duty cycle
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This is fantastic. Congratulations.Officially declared as First OxiKit build in India, up and running @ 90+% O2 concentration...
Mission accomplished, still some tweaking needs be done though.
thanks all for reading...
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MaSh
Thanks
@MaSh
@quad
Update:
For the past 3 months did lot of trials with different parts, Zeolites and codes, to achieve optimum results.
With Jalon Lithium Zeolite, got the best output 14LPM @95% purity.
V2: With Air receiver tank, Better moisture separation with auto drain (99.9%), bigger fans on the compressor.
Below is a small foot print compact version with 1HP compressor and 1Kg Lithium Zeolite per Sieve bed. Outputs 8LPM @94% purity.
Also fabricated second Analyzer with less expensive O2 sensor and IC, cutting cost and also size by 40%
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ajuvignesh
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Wow. This is fantastic.
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
Michelangalo
Active Member
Super DIY. I cant imagine working on such DIY project.
I am still too noob to understand the overall purpose of this machine. Maybe someone can explain me
I am still too noob to understand the overall purpose of this machine. Maybe someone can explain me
Fantastic work Sir, I cannot imagine the help it will be to poor patients if more such units are built at an affordable price. You have got the infrastructure so replicating more units should not be a problem. Best Wishes Sir.Officially declared as First OxiKit build in India, up and running @ 90+% O2 concentration...
Mission accomplished, still some tweaking needs be done though.
thanks all for reading...
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Thanks @Bloom@83 the thread is pinned.
Thanks @ajuvignesh
Oxygen Concentrators provide supplementary oxygen for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and, in higher concentrations for severe chronic hypoxemia and pulmonary edema. They may be used as an adjunct treatment for severe sleep apnea (in conjunction with a continuous positive airway pressure unit).Super DIY. I cant imagine working on such DIY project.
I am still too noob to understand the overall purpose of this machine. Maybe someone can explain me
Oxygen Concentrators are typically used as stationary sources to provide long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) at home.
Thanks Pranjal,
The objective of this mission is exactly same. This machine has been built with off the shelf and easily available local parts.
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Michelangalo
Active Member
You should try to patent it before someone steals it and makes it impossible to mass produce. So that they can make more profits out of it.
sud98
Well-Known Member
Now with so many cases of O2 shortage, this equipment should be really useful. Are you seeing demand for replicating this in other places and are you able to help in Hyd?
Yes @sud98
The O2 shortage situation is alarming. I am seeing a lot of interest from people wanting to build these machines from various parts of the Country.
One example, couple of days back i received two PMs showing interest in OxiKit build. Both are new members joined same day. Further, they revealed they joined the forum after reading my thread and not for AV purposes, but just to connect with me.
Probably they are the only members joined the Forum for reasons other than Audio... they formed a Whats App group with the residents of their society and are making plans to go ahead with the build.
That's the power of HFV.
Thanks.
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The O2 shortage situation is alarming. I am seeing a lot of interest from people wanting to build these machines from various parts of the Country.
One example, couple of days back i received two PMs showing interest in OxiKit build. Both are new members joined same day. Further, they revealed they joined the forum after reading my thread and not for AV purposes, but just to connect with me.
Probably they are the only members joined the Forum for reasons other than Audio... they formed a Whats App group with the residents of their society and are making plans to go ahead with the build.
That's the power of HFV.
Thanks.
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Great going. Much required during these difficult times
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