An improved air break receiver unit. A design suited to high-vacuum scavenging systems.
The advantages of active anti-pollution systems are discussed, in particular those depending on a high vacuum and narrow-bore pipework. The design requirements of a receiver for such a system are set out and the detailed design of such a receiver described. The performance of the unit is assessed with special regard to efficiency and safety.
D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D008506:Medical Waste; D014866:Waste Products
D008506:Medical Waste; D014866:Waste Products