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SCBA Air Duration

Theoretical air-cylinder duration from cylinder volume, pressure, and consumption rate. Apply safety factor.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

t=VcylPRMV(1reserve)t = \frac{V_\text{cyl} \cdot P}{\text{RMV}} \cdot (1 - \text{reserve})
SymbolMeaningUnit
VcylV_\text{cyl}Cylinder water-volumeL
PPService pressurebar
RMVRMVRespiratory minute volumeL/min

Source: SOLAS II-2 Reg 10 / FSS Ch.3; EN 137 - Respiratory protective devices

In short

Theoretical air-cylinder duration from cylinder volume, pressure, and consumption rate.

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