Stillwell apparatus
First Claim
1. A stillwell apparatus for housing an analytical device, wherein the stillwell apparatus comprises a) a generally cylindrical shape having an interior for housing the analytical device;
- b) an exterior for mounting parallel to said stillwell apparatus a means for cleansing said stillwell apparatus;
c) an upper section, a lower section, and a middle section;
d) the middle section comprises means for extending the length of the stillwell apparatus;
e) said upper section comprises means for sealingly connecting to an exterior of a vessel; and
f) said lower section comprises a plurality of port holes to admit a solution to be analyzed.
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Abstract
This invention involves a new housing for a liquid level detection device. More particularly, the new stillwell apparatus comprises, at least one tubular section, a means for extending the length of the stillwell, a conduit for delivering a cleansing solution to the bottom of the tubular sections, a gas inlet tube for determination of the presence of hazardous gases, and a means for pressure equalization. In addition this invention reveals novel installation, removal and cleansing methods making it possible to install, remove, and cleanse the stillwell from an exterior of a vessel, thereby eliminating the need for highly trained personnel to enter the vessel in order to install, maintain, cleanse, or remove the stillwell.
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5 Claims
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1. A stillwell apparatus for housing an analytical device, wherein the stillwell apparatus comprises
a) a generally cylindrical shape having an interior for housing the analytical device; -
b) an exterior for mounting parallel to said stillwell apparatus a means for cleansing said stillwell apparatus;
c) an upper section, a lower section, and a middle section;
d) the middle section comprises means for extending the length of the stillwell apparatus;
e) said upper section comprises means for sealingly connecting to an exterior of a vessel; and
f) said lower section comprises a plurality of port holes to admit a solution to be analyzed.
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2. A method for using a stillwell apparatus comprising the steps of:
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a) inserting a stillwell apparatus into a vessel, b) connecting said stillwell apparatus to said vessel, c) extending the length of said stillwell apparatus, d) inserting an analytical device for the detection of substances selected from the group consisting of gases, liquids, and solids, and e) detecting a physical parameter associated with substances selected from said group consisting of gases, liquids, and solids.
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3. A method for removing a stillwell apparatus comprising the steps of:
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a) disconnecting said stillwell apparatus from a top of a vessel and b) removing said stillwell apparatus from said vessel.
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4. A stillwell apparatus for housing an analytical device, wherein the stillwell apparatus comprises:
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a) a generally cylindrical shape having an interior for housing the analytical device;
b) an upper section and an opposing lower section, said upper section comprises means for sealingly connecting to an exterior of a vessel, said lower section comprises means for passage of solution to be analyzed.
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5. A stillwell apparatus for housing an analytical device, wherein the stillwell apparatus comprises:
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a) a generally cylindrical shape having an interior for housing the analytical device; and
b) a means for extending the length of the stillwell apparatus.
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