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Flowmeters. . Types of Flowmeters. Wall flowmeterDISS or Quick ConnectThorpe tube (99%) / BourdonBackpressure compensatedCylinder (flowmeter) RegulatorASSS or Pin IndexRegulator based on bourdon gauge (99%)Actually calibrated to measure pressure. Wall Flowmeters. Stay in one spot don't trav
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1. MEDICAL GASESAdministration, Regulator, Flowmeter First Year Respiratory Therapy
MJC RsCr 220
2. Flowmeters
3. Types of Flowmeters Wall flowmeter
DISS or Quick Connect
Thorpe tube (99%) / Bourdon
Backpressure compensated
Cylinder (flowmeter) Regulator
ASSS or Pin Index
Regulator based on bourdon gauge (99%)
Actually calibrated to measure pressure
4. Wall Flowmeters Stay in one spot – don’t travel well
5. Flowmeter Characteristics Bourdon Gauge
Can be placed any direction
Can be fooled with kinking or backpressure
Thorpe Tube
Must be upright