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What principle do typical large medical air compressor systems work on?
What principle do typical large medical air compressor systems work on?
- Centrifugal
- Piston (correct)
- Diaphragm
- Rotary
What happens when the piston in a compressor moves up?
What happens when the piston in a compressor moves up?
- Releases the compressed air
- Compresses the air in the cylinder (correct)
- Pulls air in under pressure
- Shuts off the compressor
What is the purpose of the reservoir tank in a medical air compressor system?
What is the purpose of the reservoir tank in a medical air compressor system?
- Cool down the compressed air
- Filter the compressed air
- Store pressure in the form of compressed air (correct)
- Release excess pressure
What is a critical requirement for medical gas use?
What is a critical requirement for medical gas use?
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What is the primary function of vacuum systems mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of vacuum systems mentioned in the text?
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How do vacuum systems draw and collect unwanted substances?
How do vacuum systems draw and collect unwanted substances?
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What principle are vacuum systems based on?
What principle are vacuum systems based on?
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