A hollow, cylindrical pipe or conduit used to transport fluids or gases, or for structural support.
Examples:
Flexible plastic tubing for low-pressure applications like HVAC.
Steel tubing used in the chassis of vehicles.
Rubber or braided hoses used in scuba gear.
Regulators
Definition:
A self-adjusting mechanical device that controls pressure by balancing forces to maintain a constant downstream or upstream pressure, regardless of fluctuations in the system.
Mechanism:
Uses a loading mechanism (like a spring), a sensing element (like a diaphragm), and a control element (a valve) to reduce high inlet pressure to a lower, consistent outlet pressure.
Functions:
Pressure Reduction: Reduces high-pressure gas or liquid to a usable, lower pressure.
Pulsation Suppression: Helps to smooth out the flow of gas or liquid.
Consistency: Maintains a stable output pressure despite changes in input pressure, flow demand, or temperature.
Applications:
Industrial: Controlling compressed air in HVAC systems.
Medical: Delivering medical gases to patients.
Recreational: Delivering air from a scuba tank for breathing underwater.