Oxygen Generator (ZYC-5BW)

Oxygen concentrators are a type of machine used to produce oxygen. Below is a detailed introduction to oxygen concentrators:

Working Principle

The working principle of oxygen concentrators mainly utilizes air separation technology to separate oxygen from the air through physical or chemical methods. Specifically, there are several principles:

1. Molecular sieve adsorption separation: This is currently the most commonly used principle for oxygen production in the market. The oxygen concentrator uses the difference in adsorption performance of molecular sieves for different gas molecules to adsorb impurities such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide from the air, while oxygen passes through because it is not easily adsorbed, thus achieving the separation of oxygen from impurities.

2. Electrolysis of water to produce oxygen: Oxygen is extracted by electrolyzing water, but this method requires continuous water addition and has a relatively high power consumption, with a shorter lifespan, making it less suitable for long-term home use.

3. Oxygen production using oxygen-rich membranes: This method collects oxygen by utilizing the property of high molecular oxygen-rich membranes that allow oxygen molecules in the air to pass through preferentially, but the oxygen concentration is often not high enough and is generally used for daily oxygen therapy and health care.

4. Chemical reaction to produce oxygen: Oxygen is produced using special agents made in a certain proportion. This method is costly, inconvenient, and has certain dangers, making it unsuitable for home use.

Main Applications

1. Medical field: Oxygen concentrators have a wide range of applications in the medical field, such as assisting in the treatment of pneumonia, asthma, heart failure, and other diseases, providing patients with a continuous supply of oxygen to promote recovery. At the same time, for patients with respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and others who require oxygen therapy, oxygen concentrators can provide stable high-concentration oxygen to improve the body's hypoxia state.

2. Home health care: In homes, oxygen concentrators can also be used for health care purposes. For the elderly, pregnant women, and those engaged in high-intensity mental labor, appropriate oxygen inhalation can relieve fatigue, enhance immunity, and improve sleep quality.

3. Plateau areas: The air in plateau areas is thin, and oxygen deficiency is severe. Oxygen concentrators can provide necessary oxygen supplementation for people in plateau areas, alleviating altitude sickness and improving quality of life.

Types and Selection

1. Types: According to different oxygen production principles, oxygen concentrators can be divided into molecular sieve oxygen concentrators, electrolysis water oxygen concentrators, oxygen-rich membrane oxygen concentrators, and chemical reaction oxygen concentrators, among which molecular sieve oxygen concentrators are currently the most commonly used type in the market.

2. Selection: When choosing an oxygen concentrator, it is necessary to consider multiple factors such as oxygen concentration, oxygen flow rate, noise level, filtration system, continuous working time, and Brand and after-sales service.

Oxygen concentration: It is recommended to choose an oxygen concentrator that meets the national standard for oxygen concentration (93%±3%).

Oxygen flow rate: Choose an appropriate oxygen flow rate based on the patient's oxygen needs and the doctor's advice. Home health care oxygen concentrators generally have a flow rate of 1~2L/min, while medical oxygen concentrators are recommended to be 5L/min or above.

Noise level: To ensure the comfort and sleep quality of patients, it is recommended to choose a quieter oxygen concentrator. Industry standards stipulate that the noise level of oxygen concentrators should be ≤60 decibels (dB), with below 45 decibels being more comfortable.

Filtration system: Choose an oxygen concentrator with a high-efficiency filtration system to extend the equipment's lifespan while ensuring that the oxygen inhaled by patients is pure and uncontaminated.

Brand and after-sales: Choose oxygen concentrators from well-known brands, as these brands usually have stricter quality control and after-sales guarantees, providing more stable and safe products and services.

Usage Methods and Maintenance

1. Usage methods:

Correctly connect the main unit, gas collection filter, oxygen delivery tube, and other components of the oxygen concentrator according to the instructions.

Plug the power cord of the oxygen concentrator into the power outlet and turn on the power switch.

Add an appropriate amount of purified water to the humidification cup to ensure that the output oxygen is moist and comfortable.

Set the appropriate oxygen flow rate using the flow adjustment knob or button on the oxygen concentrator according to usage needs.

Connect the oxygen delivery tube to the oxygen mask or nasal cannula and wear it correctly according to the instructions.

2. Maintenance:

Regularly clean and maintain the oxygen concentrator to keep the equipment dry and clean.

Avoid using the oxygen concentrator in humid or high-temperature environments.

Pay attention to the safe use of oxygen, avoiding oxygen leaks that could cause fire hazards.