SSI Gas Blender (Nitrox & Trimix)

Course Overview & Training Objectives

SSI Gas Blender provides technical dive professionals and fill station operators with the comprehensive training required to safely blend enriched air nitrox and trimix breathing gases. The syllabus details partial pressure blending formulas, continuous flow blending, membrane and PSA separation systems, and helium handling. Safety instruction highlights oxygen cleaning protocols, fire and explosion hazards, and filtration maintenance.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 0m (Surface)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Helium, Air (EANx22-99%, Trimix/Helitrox/Heliox)
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 2 Days
• Classroom & Theory: 10 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Open Water Diver or 18 years old