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Isothermal flow controller for air sampler

US5892160A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1998
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/2276
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An air or gas sampling device utilizes a small tube calibrated under isothermal conditions. The relationship of pressure at the input end of the tube to flow is plotted and stored in a microprocessor for comparison with pressure monitored during sample pumping. Pulsations in flow caused by the air or gas pump can be neutralized by a damper comprising a small chamber having a diaphragm for one wall.

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