The amount of liquid oxygen (LOX) stored and the nominal pressure in a LOX converter varies based on the specific design and capacity of the converter. The exact figures are determined by the equipment's technical specifications. LOX allows for a denser storage of oxygen than in its gaseous form.
The student is asking about the storage capacity and pressure conditions of a LOX (liquid oxygen) converter. Specifically, they are inquiring about the amount of LOX that can be stored and the nominal pressure at which it is kept.
To answer this question, we can reference the general properties of gases and liquids.
At low temperatures, oxygen can be stored as a liquid (LOX) in containers and tanks.
The advantage of storing oxygen as a liquid is that it takes up much less space than in its gaseous form, allowing for a greater amount of oxygen to be stored in a smaller volume.
As gas laws dictate, when LOX is allowed to warm, it expands significantly upon conversion back into a gas.
The exact amount of LOX that can be stored at a nominal pressure will depend on the specific design and capacity of the LOX converter.
Usually, for a given application like aviation or medical use, tanks are designed to hold a particular volume of LOX at a specified pressure to ensure safety and functionality.