A cylindrical manifold is a group of large gas cylinders, commonly used to supply gas through pipelines to buildings such as hospitals. Cylinders are often organized into two groups; primary and secondary groups. At the hospital, a cylinder J-size is generally used, which can accommodate 6800 liters of oxygen each or 13,600 nitro oxide.
Initially, the gas is used from the main group first, with the same gas being removed from all cylinders, since they are connected in parallel through the common channels. Once the level in the cylinder is low enough, the pressure transducer switches to the secondary manifold; allows the main manifold to be recharged. Manifolds are used to supply nitrous oxide, Entonox, air or oxygen; although an isolated vacuum evaporator is more commonly used to store oxygen.
The gas manifold should be stored in an area separate from the main building. It should not be exposed to the environment and should be well ventilated.
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