[The use of thermoelectric modules (Peltier elements) in the relative humidity control of a hyperbaric environment].
The author considers an option for automatic relative humidity control of a hyperbaric environment demonstrated in a pressure chamber for small animals. To achieve the purpose, a device has been developed to cool off gas mixture using the Peltier effect and then remove condensate. Experiments were performed with two different gas mixtures: O2-N2-He at 25.5 x 10(5) Pa and 30 degrees C and air at 6.9 x 10(5) Pa and 22 degrees C. The device enabled stabilization of relative humidity in the chamber at 30-40% without bio-objects and at 35-46% with bio-objects (Wistar rats).
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D000818:Animals; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D018504:Ecological Systems, Closed; D004780:Environment, Controlled; D006813:Humidity; D051381:Rats; D017208:Rats, Wistar; D013816:Thermodynamics; D013997:Time Factors