Posted by -Derrin on June 06, 2002 at 11:57:55:
In Reply to: Why membrane? posted by Chris on June 06, 2002 at 09:14:34:
A membrane system scrubs N2 from the compressor creating a higher % of O2. The alternative is having a system that adds 100% O2, usually by partial pressure. This necessitates having and handling O2 which is a substantial fire hazard. Especially not something you want on a boat.
-Derrin