CONDENSATION COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE
First Claim
1. A sample collection method, comprising:
- condensing the vapor sample on a condensation surface of a cooling unit to form a condensate;
collecting the condensate;
transferring the condensate to a detector; and
detecting a component of interest in the condensate.
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Abstract
In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides a monitoring device that includes a condensation unit and a detector, such as a proportional detector. The condensation unit includes a condensation surface, a cooler abutting the condensation surface, and a collection vessel in fluid communication with the condensation surface. The monitoring device may include a decomposition reactor, such as an electrolytic reactor or a reactor that includes an active metal, such as an alloy of sodium and potassium. Particular implementations include a housing that at least partially encloses the condensation unit. The housing may include an aperture, which may be covered by a screen, mesh, or filter. The housing may also include a fan. The fan is used, in some examples, to draw air through the aperture. The monitoring device is, in some implementations, configured for remote operation, such as including a power supply or transmitter.
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22 Claims
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1. A sample collection method, comprising:
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condensing the vapor sample on a condensation surface of a cooling unit to form a condensate; collecting the condensate; transferring the condensate to a detector; and detecting a component of interest in the condensate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A monitoring device comprising:
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a condensation unit comprising a condensation surface, a cooler thermally coupled to the condensation surface; and
a collection vessel in fluid communication with the condensation surface for receiving condensed fluid from the condensation surface; anda detector in fluid communication with the collection vessel. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A monitoring device comprising:
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a condensation unit comprising a condensation surface, a cooler thermally coupled to the condensation surface, and a collection vessel in fluid communication with the condensation surface for receiving condensed fluid from the condensation surface; a housing at least partially enclosing the condensation unit and having an aperture formed in the housing for receiving a vapor sample; a detector in fluid communication with the collection vessel; and a decomposition reactor intermediate the collection vessel and the detector.
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