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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 dont travel well
5. Flowmeter Characteristics Bourdon Gauge
Can be placed any direction
Can be fooled with kinking or backpressure
Thorpe Tube
Must be upright