Segmented Online Sampling Apparatus And Method Of Use
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Abstract
A segmented sampling apparatus is designed to extract a sample from a source and deliver the sample to a collector for storage or analysis. The sample is extracted from the source at a sample withdrawal or extraction rate but is delivered to the collector at a faster rate. Air is injected into or drawn into the apparatus which allows for an expedited sample delivery rate.
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9. A sampling apparatus for capturing a sample from a source and presenting the sample to a collector, the system comprising:
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an intake port adapted to remove a sample from the source at a first flow rate and a first valve fluidly connected to the intake port to control the acquisition of the sample from the source and presentation of the sample to a line; a second valve connected to a fluid source and adapted to inject fluid into the line from the fluid source; and a pump fluidly connected to the intake downstream of the first valve and the second valve, the pump operable to draw the sample from the source at a first flow rate and draw the sample from the line once injected with fluid from the fluid source at a second flow rate. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of capturing a sample from a source and delivering the sample to a collector, comprising:
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drawing a sample from the source into a conduit; injecting a fluid into the conduit; detecting the sample bolus in a sample indicator; and
upon detection,delivering the sample bolus with the injected air to the collector. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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