A portable gas fractionalization apparatus that provides oxygen rich air
to patients is provided. The apparatus is compact, lightweight, and
low-noise. The components are assembled in a housing that is divided into
two compartments. One compartment is maintained at a lower temperature
than the other compartment. The lower temperature compartment is
configured for mounting components that can be damaged by heat. The
higher temperature compartment is configured for mounting heat generating
components. An air stream is directed to flow from an ambient air inlet
to an air outlet constantly so that there is always a fresh source of
cooling air. The apparatus utilizes a PSA unit to produce an oxygen
enriched product. The PSA unit incorporates a novel single ended column
design in which all flow paths and valves can be co-located on a single
integrated manifold. The apparatus also can be used in conjunction with a
satellite conserver and a mobility cart.