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Medical Gas Constants
Important numbers to know for the medical gas test
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Mechanical Engineering
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04/01/2021

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What is the standard pressure range for positive pressure gas piping?
Definition
50 psig - 55 psig
Term
What is the standard pressure range for support gases (nitrogen and instrument air)?
Definition
160 psig - 185 psi
Term
What is the standard test pressure for gas and vacuum systems?
Definition
1.5 times operating pressure but not less than 150 psig.
Term
What is the pressure for the standing vacuum test?
Definition
Between 12" HgV and 30" Hgv
Term
What is the max pressure range that covers the entire scope of nonflammable medical gas and vacuum systems?
Definition
Under 300 psig
Term
Drive gas systems for powering medical devices and equipment can run on nitrogen form cylinders less than...
Definition
160 psig
Term
No polymeric materials are allowed (i.e. interconnecting hoses) in any portion of the central supply system intended to handle oxygen at pressure greater than...
Definition
350 psig
Term
What pressures are WAGD Vacuum producers designed to operate?
Definition
Below 5" HgV
Term
What must station outlets/inlets utilize at pressures in excess of 80 psig?
Definition
D.I.S.S. Connectors
Term
Station outlets/inlets that operate between 200 psig - 300 psig are designed with this special feature.
Definition
The adapter is prevented from being removed until the system pressure is relieved.
Term
What is the minimum burst pressure rated for the connectors on manufactured assemblies employing flexible hoses?
Definition
1,000 psig
Term
What is the scale range of vacuum indicators?
Definition
0" HgV - 30" Hgv
Term
What is the normal range display of vacuum indicators?
Definition
Above 12" HgV
Term
At what pressure will raw medical-surgical vacuum system trigger an alarm?
Definition
Pressure drops below 12"HgV.
Term
What operating pressures require the installation of Type K copper tubing?
Definition
Above 185 psig
Term
What pressure ratings must all joints and fittings have to be able to join with copper or stainless steel?
Definition
Not less than 300 psig
Term
What pressure is a system under test charged with oil-free, dry nitrogen NF?
Definition
50 psig
Term
Medical gas can be installed in the same trench alongside fuel, oil, electric, or steam if ambient temperatures are limited to...
Definition
130 degrees F
Term
Central supply systems, cylinders, or containers must remain within this temperature range.
Definition
20 degrees F - 125 degrees F
Term
What is the maximum allowable temperature of an in-room heating element required in the space for the central supply system?
Definition
266 degrees F
Term
Medical Gas Rail (MGR) assemblies should be made of materials rated for this melting point.
Definition
1,000 degrees F
Term
Brazed joints must be capable of withstanding these temperatures.
Definition
In excess of 1,000 degrees F
Term
All joints and fittings must have this temperature rating.
Definition
Not less than 1,000 degrees F
Term
What is the rated accuracy for pressure and vacuum indicators allowable for testing?
Definition
1% (Full Scale) or better.
Term
What percent above the system operating pressures are used for standing pressure tests?
Definition
20% above normal operating pressure.
Term
The EOSC shall be equipped with a female DN (NPS) inlet for connecting the emergency source, sized for this percent of the system demand.
Definition
100%
Term
What percent above the normal line pressure are relief valves rated for on the EOSC?
Definition
50% above the normal line pressure.
Term
What is the standard efficiency of vacuum filters in category 1 systems?
Definition
99.97% HEPA or better.
Term
Area alarm panels for medical gas systems shall indicate pressures that increase or decrease by what percent from the normal line pressure?
Definition
20%
Term
Brazing cannot begin until the oxygen analyzer reads oxygen levels below this percent.
Definition
1%.
Term
Enclosures for outdoor central supply systems shall be provided with two entry/exits if greater than this size.
Definition
200 sq.ft.
Term
How far must the factory installed copper tube extend from the body of the station outlet/inlet?
Definition
No further than 8".
Term
What is the minimum size of copper inlet tubing installed on station outlets.
Definition
1/4" NPS
Term
What is the minimum size of copper outlet tubing installed on station inlets?
Definition
3/8" NPS
Term
What size threaded purge points are found on in-line check valves?
Definition
1/8" NPT
Term
What pipe size is requires the installation of Type K copper tubing?
Definition
Any size larger than 3" NPS.
Term
What is the minimum pipe size for medical gas mains and branches?
Definition
Not less than DN15 1/2" NPS.
Term
What is the minimum pipe size for medical-surgical vacuum mains and branches?
Definition
Not less than D20 3/4" NPS.
Term
What is the minimum pipe size for drops to individual station outlet/inlets?
Definition
Not less than DN15 1/2" NPS.
Term
What size tubing is allowed for run-outs to alarm panels and connecting tubing for gauges and alarm devices?
Definition
DN8 1/4" NPS
Term
How far is the oxygen equipment, or a future oxygen enriched enclosure, from the "area of administrations"?
Definition
Within 15 feet.
Term
Both cryogenic fluid central supply systems, and the EOSC's shall have how much work space clearance?
Definition
A minimum of 3 feet.
Term
How far away must medical air intakes be located from ventilating system exhausts, fuel storage, vacuum and WAGD discharges, and vehicle garages?
Definition
At least 25 feet.
Term
How far above ground level must the medical air intake be located?
Definition
20 feet
Term
How far must medical air intakes be away from doors, windows, or other building openings?
Definition
10 feet
Term
In addition to being installed at different elevations that air intakes, how far away must medical-surgical vacuum exhausts be located from doors, windows, air intakes?
Definition
At least 25 feet.
Term
If joined to the vacuum piping, WAGD piping shall be connected at this minimum distance from any vacuum inlet.
Definition
5 feet
Term
What is the minimum backfilled cover buried above underground pipe?
Definition
36"
Term
What is the minimum backfilled cover buried above underground pipe where there is no potential for damage from surface loads?
Definition
18"
Term
At what intervals should pipe labels be located?
Definition
Not more than 20 feet apart.
Term
What size storage capacity is defined as a bulk inert gas or bulk oxygen system?
Definition
Greater than 20,000 cu.ft. at STP.
Term
What size storage capacity is defined as a bulk nitrous oxide system?
Definition
Greater than 3,200 LB and 28,000 cu.ft. at STP.
Term
What size storage capacity is defined as a micro-bulk cryogenic system?
Definition
Less than or equal to 20,000 cu.ft. at STP.
Term
What size filter suitable for oxygen shall be provided at the outlet of the oxygen concentrator?
Definition
0.1 micron
Term
What percent oxygen should the monitor for the oxygen concentrator be capable of monitoring, and within what percent accuracy?
Definition
99% concentration within 1% accuracy.
Term
How many gaseous hydrocarbons are contained in filter medical air?
Definition
Less than 25 ppm.
Term
What permanent particulate size is medical air filtered to?
Definition
1 micron or larger at STP.
Term
How efficient are medical air filtration systems?
Definition
98% or better.
Term
What is the maximum dew point that medical air dyers are designed to provide and at what pressure range?
Definition
Below the frost point of 32 degrees F at 50 psig - 55 psig at any level of demand.
Term
What dew points will trigger the local alarms and master alarms in the medical air?
Definition
Greater than 35 degrees F.
Term
What levels of carbon monoxide in the medical air will trigger a local alarm?
Definition
Exceeding 10 ppm.
Term
What range of oxygen concentrations do medical air proportioning systems produce?
Definition
19.5% - 23.5%
Term
What level of oxygen concentration will indicators on the oxygen concentrators signal an alarm?
Definition
Lower than 91%.
Term
What is the dew point range for instrument air?
Definition
-40 degrees F to -22 degrees F.
Term
What size is instrument air filtered to?
Definition
0.01 micron
Term
How many connections must a reserve header manifold have for a cryogenic liquid container, having sufficient numbers of gas cylinder connections for one average day's supply.
Definition
Not fewer than 3 connections.
Term
How long after cleaning should joints be brazed?
Definition
No more than 8 hours.
Term
How often shall central supply systems be inspected?
Definition
Annually
Term
How often are alarms inspected?
Definition
Periodically
Term
What size valves sample port shall be provided downstream of the final line regulator, dew point monitor, and carbon monoxide monitor and upstream of the source shutoff valve for medical air?
Definition
1/4” NPS
Term
What percent of zones shall be tested for piping particulates at the most remote outlet from the source?
Definition
25%
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