‘Jivan Vayu’--- IIT Ropar

Current Context: The Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar developed a device named as ‘Jivan Vayu’.

• The ‘Jivan Vayu’ is a substitute for CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine.
• It can deliver high flow oxygen up to 60 Litres Per Minute (LPM).
• It can function without electricity. It is suitable for both kinds of oxygen generation units namely, O2 cylinders and oxygen pipelines in hospitals.
• It is basically designed for a 22mm CPAP closed-circuit tube and is customizable to the tube size.
• It is manufactured using 3D printing and was tested mechanically.
• The ‘Jivan Vayu’ is capable to deliver high flow oxygen (20–60 LPM) and can maintain a continuous positive pressure of up to 20 cm H2O.
• It maintains FiO2 of above 40% and PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) of 5-20 cm H2O.
• The device will prove beneficial during the pandemic period of COVID-19 especially when the power supply is a major concern for saving the lives of those who are on medical equipment like ventilators and oxygen concentrators.
• The device is developed by Dr Khushboo Rakha, Assistant Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. It was developed at the Advanced Materials and Design Lab of IIT Ropar.

Question: 

Q.1 Which institute developed a device named ‘Jivan Vayu’ which is a substitute for CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine?
a. IIT Ropar
b. IIT Dhanbad
c. IIT Roorkee
d. IIT Patna