{"product_id":"2940046090970","title":"The Art of Gas Blending","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent book to add to your collection for any gas blender, Technical diver or person interested in technical diving. Whether you intend to blend gas or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am already a gas blender, what value does this book have for me?\u003cbr\u003eEven people that are already gas blenders will find great value from the tips and advice in this book, and quick fill charts. Alternatively, people studying to become a gas blender or for Nitrox gas blenders that want to go to Tri-Mix gas blenders, a new way of explaining things might just be what is needed to help you understand how gas blending works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does the book cover?\u003cbr\u003eThe book starts off with an explanation and look at the gasses you will use for deep diving and decompression such as:\u003cbr\u003eEnriched Air\u003cbr\u003eTri-Mix\u003cbr\u003eHeliox\u003cbr\u003eHelair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther subjects are also covered, such as:\u003cbr\u003eNitrogen narcosis\u003cbr\u003eCO2 and CO poisoning\u003cbr\u003eICDS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGas blending is then covered with examples from:\u003cbr\u003eEnriched air blending\u003cbr\u003eTri-Mix blending\u003cbr\u003eHelair blending that includes topping off a mix\u003cbr\u003eChanging a blend\u003cbr\u003eBlending with impure helium (helium that has oxygen mixed in it)\u003cbr\u003eFormulas on working out the actual breathing mix in a rebreather loop at any depth at any PPO2\u003cbr\u003eWhat would be the appropriate mix to bailout to at any depth.\u003cbr\u003eUpdated to include Bar, PSI, Meters, and Feet calculations and samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have no interest in becoming a gas blender, what value does the book have for me?\u003cbr\u003eAs a diver, by understanding how a blend will change when it is topped off with air or another gas, can allow you to plan your diving better and reuse gasses for other dives instead of it being drained down and wasted. This can save you a lot of money, especially if you dive Tri-Mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat charts are included in the book?\u003cbr\u003eNitrox Mixes for\u003cbr\u003e22 to 50% in 1% increment, 50 to 95% in 5% increments 100 to 4000 psi in 100 psi increments and 20 to 300 bar in 20 bar increments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelair Mixes for 1\/95: 2\/90: 3\/85: 4\/80: 5\/75: 6\/70: 7\/65: 8\/60: 9\/55: 10\/50: 11\/45 12\/40: 13\/35: 15\/30: 16\/25: 17\/20: 18\/15: 19\/10: 20\/5 250 to 3500 psi in 250 psi increments and 20 to 320 bar in 20 bar increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTri-mix Mixes for 8\/80: 9\/75: 10\/65: 10\/80: 12\/55: 12\/75: 13\/70: 14\/44: 14\/65: 16\/55: 18\/35: 18\/40: 20\/40: 20\/35: 24\/30: 32\/20: 40\/20: 50\/20: 60\/20 250 to 3500 psi in 250 psi increments and 20 to 300 bar in 20 bar increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEAD (Equivalent air depth) charts for\u003cbr\u003eMixes 22 to 40% in 1% increments, 40 to 60% in 5% increments 40 To 180 Feet in 5 Feet increments. 15 to 30 meters in 1 meter increments. 32 to 56 meters in 2 meter increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEND (Equivalent narcotic depth) and best gas chart for Feet: Best gas for PPO2 1; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6 Best gas for END of 100 FT @ PPO2 1; 1.3; 1.4; 1,6 Best Gas for END of 130 FT @ PPO2 1; 1.3; 1.4; 1,6 Depths covered 60 to 220 feet in 10 feet increments, 240 to 300 in 20 feet increments, 330, 350 370, 400, 425, 440, 460, 480, 500 feet. Meters: Best gas for PPO2 1; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6 Best gas for END of 30 M @ PPO2 1; 1.3; 1.4; 1,6 Best Gas for END of 39 M @ PPO2 1; 1.3; 1.4; 1,6 Depths covered 18 to 66 Meters in 3 meter increments, 72, 78, 84, 90, 100, 106, 112, 121, 129, 133, 139, 145, 152 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending gas in ways you did not know you could do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDownload Your Copy Today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategories: Scuba Diving, Diving, Diving Guide Books, Diving Tips, Ocean Diving, Sea Diving, Ocean Diver, Extreme sports, Diving in deep, Gas Blending, Tri-Mix, Nitrox.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anton Swanepoel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47167686639856,"sku":"2940046090970","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046090970_p0.jpg?v=1763688653","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046090970","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}