What are the advantages of LOX? The main advantage of LOX is that for every liter of LOX, you have 860 gaseous liters of oxygen gas. Therefore, it is possible to store large quantities of gas in a small package, when stored as LOX, as compared to the high-pressure alternative. Another advantage for the Essex ground ambulance system is that it is mounted and filled in the ambulance. This prevents the need to remove heavy high-pressure cylinders, thus reducing Workman's Compensation claims due to injuries from handling heavy cylinders. The Essex LOX systems are low pressure (300 psi max) as compared to high-pressure cylinders. Low-pressure systems are invariably safer than high-pressure, especially where oxygen is involved. The compact size of LOX systems, as compared to equivalent high-pressure volume, allows for less space requirements in ambulances or other vehicles, where storage space is usually at a premium. The weight of a LOX system is much less than the high-pressure cylinders required to hold the equivalent amount of gaseous oxygen. With Essex LOX systems, almost all of the LOX can be used. As long as there is pressure in the LOX system, oxygen gas will be supplied. This is not the case with high-pressure cylinders, since they are removed from service once they reach a minimum pressure. The user then does not get to use all that he paid for, and then pays for it again when the cylinder gets re-filled. |
