TCP #1 - From Electricity to Liquid Oxygen & Nitrogen! Thermodynamics, Cryocoolers & Oxygen Capture

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

In this April 1st episode, The Signal Path enters a new era. Welcome to The Chemical Path! We are interested in designing a system which consumes only electricity and produces liquid oxygen. There are several fascinating physics and thermodynamic effects involved to achieve this.

This video dives into the various scientific phenomenon and explores the operation of pressure swing absorption oxygen concentrators, ultrasonic oxygen sensors and Stirling cryocoolers in details.

The demonstrated complete system consumes less than 300W while producing liquid oxygen at a steady pace. The beautiful blue liquid oxygen is verified to be paramagnetic and of course an aggressive oxidizer.

Many thanks to Ilya (https://xdevs.com/) and Ben (https://www.youtube.com/@AppliedScience) for their consulting and support.

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