IITians rally in fight against Covid through technology, fundraising
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Faculty and researchers from IITs have come up with ways to produce more oxygen. Alumni are putting their vast networks to use especially in foreign countries to raise funds. Students are volunteering their time and efforts to create databases for sourcing verified leads for oxygen, plasma and beds, while recent pass-outs are holding mentoring sessions online, the proceeds of which go to Covid-related charities.
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IIT-Bombay has come up with a solution to convert pressure-swing absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants to generate oxygen. It can produce oxygen at a purity level of 93-96%.