Carbon Dioxide Scrubber System
The
Carbon Dioxide Scrubber System is a self-contained unit that removes carbon
dioxide from the air and provides oxygen at controlled rates in enclosed
areas. The system utilizes compressed oxygen from cylinders and soda lime
chemicals to produce full air changes.
An Oxygen Flow Meter on the system manifold regulates the amount of oxygen released into the environment, keeping it at safe levels. The Flow Meter is set according to the number of people in the enclosed area following clearly printed operating instructions on the front of the unit.
The free-standing Carbon Dioxide Scrubber connects to medical grade oxygen cylinders. The number of oxygen cylinders depends on the number of occupants for which the chamber is intended. This is a stand alone system that is used in all Strata Products Emergency Refuge Chambers and can be used in barricaded areas and/or pre-built safety rooms underground.
Battery or Compressed Air-Powered
The Carbon Dioxide Scrubber is either powered by electricity and has battery back-up or by compressed
air from high pressure cylinders. The air-powered system is approved for
use in coal mine applications. The flow
of forced air from engineered fans produces the necessary air movement
through the chemicals to achieve scrubbing.
When the scrubbers are fitted with the optional ionized tubing,
the scrubber removes bacteria, mold, odors and Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) from the air to improve lung efficiency.
Battery-Powered Scrubber
The battery-powered scrubber runs primarily off the electrical power source attached to the chamber. If this power is lost, the scrubber operates off of the refuge chambers’ bank of back-up batteries. The unit includes an LCD display that provides an instant inspection of the systems charge condition.
Operation is simple and consists of:
- Opening the valves on the oxygen cylinders
- Setting the flow rate meter according to the number of occupants
- Switching the unit on via a simple on/off switch
- Placing the soda lime cartridge of chemicals on the top tray
There is a cartridge change out schedule provided.
Specifications for the electric unit include:
- Constructed out of welded, painted steel
- Size - 2'-8" wide x 2' deep x 3'-3" high
- Weight - 150 lbs
- Strata Products Stratasorb (soda lime) available in sealed cartridges to prevent spillage
Compressed Air-Powered Scrubber (Patent Pending)
The compressed air-driven scrubber provides fresh, breathable air without
the use of electrical power. The unit works with high pressure oxygen and
compressed air cylinders. The flow of air from the cylinders produces the
necessary air movement through the chemicals to achieve scrubbing. The
air-driven unit has a compressed air supply to operate the scrubber for
96 hours.
Operation is simple and consists of:
- Opening the two valves on the oxygen cylinders
- Setting the flow rate meter according to the number of occupants
- Placing the soda lime cartridge of chemicals on the top tray
Cartridges are replaced every 24 hours
Specifications for the compressed air-driven unit include:
- Constructed out of welded, painted steel
- Sized according to application specifications
- Strata Products Stratasorb (soda lime) provided in sealed cartridges to prevent spillage
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