The amount of condensation occurring in a heated, humidified gas delivery system depends on which of the following?
1) Length, diameter, and mass of the circuit
2) Temperature differential along the circuit
3) Ambient temperature
4) Rate of gas flow through the circuit

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The amount of condensation in a heated, humidified gas delivery system is influenced by the length, diameter, and mass of the circuit (which affect heat retention and loss), the temperature differential along the circuit (which affects the point at which condensation occurs), the ambient temperature (which can influence the temperature differential and thus condensation), and the rate of gas flow through the circuit (which can affect both the temperature and the amount of moisture the gas can carry).

The Amount of Condensation Occurring in a Heated, Humidified Gas