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demand regulator [də′mand ‚reg·yə‚lād·ər] (engineering) A component of an open-circuit diving system that permits the diver to expel used air directly into the water without rebreathing exhaled carbon dioxide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Individual crew members are supplied with oxygen under the control of a demand regulator which ensures that breathing gas is delivered in response to inhalation demand -- at a slight positive pressure relative to the cabin's. The pump remains on the surface as it draws in fresh air and compresses it inside a floating reservoir that supplies air to the divers demand regulator. |
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