Oxygen generator plant at KGH to be ready soon
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King George Hospital (KGH) is not going to solely obtain self-sufficiency in assembly its personal oxygen necessities however may additionally be ready to provide it to different hospitals within the area, as soon as work on the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plant is full.
Work on development of a shed for the PSA plant, flooring and electrical works for the 2 oxygen mills, of 1,000 LPM (Litres Per Minute) capability every, has been accomplished by the A.P. Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (APMSIDC).
“The two oxygen generators were received in the first week of this month. They were placed on the pedestals. Installation/erection of compressors, oxygen generator, air drier and air receivers and connection to the oxygen manifold system is pending completion by Airox Technologies Private Limited. We expect the plant to be ready in a few weeks’ time,” Dr. PV Sudhakar, Principal, Andhra Medical College mentioned.
It might be recalled that the Centre had sanctioned two oxygen mills of 1,000 LPM (Litres Per Minute) every to KGH prior to now. KGH already has liquid oxygen tanks of 20 KL and 13 KL capability on the hospital premises.
The 20 KL tank meets the necessities of the superspecialty block and the 13 KL tank is related to the totally different wards within the hospital. The tanks are refilled with liquid oxygen frequently. The common day by day oxygen requirement of KGH is round 3,500 litres.
“The oxygen generators will be an alternative to us, when there is a shortage in the supply of liquid oxygen. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a huge demand for oxygen. The oxygen generators will be of immense help during such times,” he mentioned.
“The supply of oxygen gas from the liquid oxygen tanks, to the wards and superspecialty block is done through pipes. The purity of oxygen supplied through cylinders and by conversion of liquid oxygen ranges between 98% and 99%, the purity of oxygen produced by the oxygen generators will be in the 93% – 95% range. However, the 93 – 95% purity is enough for medical needs,” Dr. Sudhakar informed The Puucho prior to now.
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