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An method and apparatus for filling packed cylinders with acetylene. The apparatus includes a variable speed compressor which delivers the gas to a manifold. The compressor is operated continuously to maintain a continuous flow of acetylene to the manifold and maintain either a substantially constan

An method and apparatus for filling packed cylinders with acetylene. The apparatus includes a variable speed compressor which delivers the gas to a manifold. The compressor is operated continuously to maintain a continuous flow of acetylene to the manifold and maintain either a substantially constant manifold pressure or a gradually increasing manifold pressure. The method and apparatus of the invention fills a large number of packed cylinders in less than half the time required by operation of conventional two-speed compressors. Furthermore, the method and apparatus of the invention simplifies the production and bottling of acetylene and enables complete automation of the bottling process after the packed cylinders are connected to the manifold.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for filling packed cylinders, comprising:an acetylene source;a manifold having a plurality of ports for connecting and filling packed cylinders;a variable speed compressor connecting the acetylene source to the manifold; anda system controller programmed to c

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for filling packed cylinders, comprising:an acetylene source;a manifold having a plurality of ports for connecting and filling packed cylinders;a variable speed compressor connecting the acetylene source to the manifold; anda system controller programmed to continuously operate the variable speed compressor and provide a gradually increasing manifold pressure while filling the packed cylinders.