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Gas supply method and gas sampler

US11566976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2020
Grant dateJan 31, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/324
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gas sampler includes a connection portion connectable to an introduction piping connected to a sample tank, a switching valve for switching a connection state between the connection portion and a sample loop, a pump, and a control device. A buffer flow path between the sample loop and the pump is configured to be selectively connectable to any one of a plurality of buffer tanks different in volume. A volume of the buffer flow path is greater than a volume of the introduction piping by a predetermined amount. The control device operates the pump in a state in which the switching valve is in a closed state to set an inside of the buffer flow path to a negative pressure, and thereafter stops the pump and make the switching valve in an open state to fill the sample loop with a sample gas by using the negative pressure of the buffer flow path.

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