Feed-through module for an analyzer
First Claim
1. A feed-through module for conveying fluids, one or more of which is flammable, into an explosion-proof housing, the feed-through module comprising:
- a plurality of tube connectors through which the fluids are received; and
a body carrying the tube connectors and adapted to releasably engage a wall of the housing around an opening in the wall, the body defining a plurality of internal flow networks, each flow network being operable to convey one of the fluids between one of the tube connectors and the enclosed volume of the housing, each flow network comprising an inlet passage, an outlet passage and a plurality of intermediate passages connected between the inlet and outlet passages, whereby the fluid flows through the inlet passage in a single stream, splits into a plurality of streams that flow through the intermediate passages, respectively, and then recombines into a single stream that flows through the outlet passage.
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Abstract
A feed-through module for an analyzer, such as a gas chromatograph. The feed-through module is adapted for connection to a plurality of tubes and for conveying fluids between the tubes and an enclosed volume of a housing of the analyzer. The feed-through module includes a connection structure threadably secured to the housing and a feed plate removably mounted to the connection structure. A plurality of connectors are secured to the feed plate. The connection structure and the feed plate cooperate to define a plurality of internal flow networks. Each flow network is operable to convey one of the fluids between one of the connectors and the enclosed volume of the housing. Within each flow network, a stream of fluid is split and then recombined.
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18 Claims
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1. A feed-through module for conveying fluids, one or more of which is flammable, into an explosion-proof housing, the feed-through module comprising:
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a plurality of tube connectors through which the fluids are received; and a body carrying the tube connectors and adapted to releasably engage a wall of the housing around an opening in the wall, the body defining a plurality of internal flow networks, each flow network being operable to convey one of the fluids between one of the tube connectors and the enclosed volume of the housing, each flow network comprising an inlet passage, an outlet passage and a plurality of intermediate passages connected between the inlet and outlet passages, whereby the fluid flows through the inlet passage in a single stream, splits into a plurality of streams that flow through the intermediate passages, respectively, and then recombines into a single stream that flows through the outlet passage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An analyzer for analyzing fluids, comprising:
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a housing defining an enclosed volume and having a wall with an opening therein; an analyzer assembly for analyzing the composition of the fluids, the analyzer assembly being disposed in the enclosed volume of the housing; and a feed-through module extending through the opening in the wall of the housing, the feed-through module comprising; a plurality of tube connectors through which the fluids are received; and a body carrying the tube connectors and adapted to releasably engage the wall of the housing around the opening in the wall, the body defining a plurality of internal flow networks, each flow network being operable to convey one of the fluids between one of the tube connectors and the enclosed volume of the housing, each flow network comprising an inlet passage, an outlet passage and a plurality of intermediate passages connected between the inlet and outlet passages, whereby the fluid flows through the inlet passage in a single stream, splits into a plurality of streams that flow through the intermediate passages, respectively, and then recombines into a single stream that flows through the outlet passage. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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