Method and system for chemical and physical characterization of complex samples
First Claim
1. A system for analyzing complex samples, the system comprising:
- a gas chromatograph including an injector and a column, wherein the injector is configured to insert a sample along with a flowing gas into the column;
a flame ion detector;
a mass spectrometer; and
a divider configured to divide constituents of the sample that are exiting the column for delivery to the flame ion detector and the mass spectrometer.
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Abstract
A method and system for rapid determination of a composition, such as crude oils and fractions thereof, and s obtaining the information necessary to assess the yield of commercially valuable fuel and lube oil fractions in a single process, variations of the method and system use Gas Chromatography—FID/Mass Spectrometry and other features, including an auto sampler, a wall coated capillary column, a temperature programmable injector, and a data processing system for compiling and processing the experimental data. The system and method further include a computer system with application software or other processing mechanism and optionally a communication network. One variation provides a graphical user interface for the entry of data and for displaying information, such as in a graphical manner, to show the relationship of various determined outputs and results.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for analyzing complex samples, the system comprising:
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a gas chromatograph including an injector and a column, wherein the injector is configured to insert a sample along with a flowing gas into the column;
a flame ion detector;
a mass spectrometer; and
a divider configured to divide constituents of the sample that are exiting the column for delivery to the flame ion detector and the mass spectrometer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of analyzing a complex sample, the method including:
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injecting a sample with an injector into a column of a gas chromatograph along with a flowing gas;
separating constituents of the sample within the column of the gas chromatograph;
moving the constituents of the sample out of the column with the flowing gas;
dividing the constituents of the sample that are exiting the column for delivery to a flame ion detector and a mass spectrometer;
detecting characteristics of the constituents of the sample via the flame ion detector; and
detecting characteristics of the constituents of the sample via the mass spectrometer. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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