Measuring and testing – Sampler – sample handling – etc. – Capture device
Patent
1993-03-26
1994-10-18
Redding, David A.
Measuring and testing
Sampler, sample handling, etc.
Capture device
422 83, 73 1904, 73 1905, 73 232, 7386383, 7386434, 7386481, 436 25, 436139, G01N 714, G01N 122
Patent
active
053557395
ABSTRACT:
Gas flux rate from a surface is measured using an elongated tubular housing having a lower open end and an upper open end with a support positioned within the housing a predetermined distance from the lower open end. A gas sampling wand extends into the housing from the upper open end and is supported on the support. The wand has a lower open end at the support generally co-planar with the lower open end of the housing. An air baffle is coupled to the upper open end of the housing for reducing velocity and pressure fluctuations of atmospheric air entering the housing from the upper end. A detector is coupled to the wand for measuring the concentration of selected gases within the housing. A funnel-shaped hood circumscribes the lower open end of the wand and increases the sample collection area of the wand. An air pump is coupled to the wand for drawing air and gases into the wand from the area adjacent the lower open end of the housing. A gas impervious conduit couples the wand to the detector and a flow control valve is coupled to the conduit for controlling the gas flow rate to the detector. A flow meter is coupled in a gas flow path for providing data representative of the volume of gas flowing to the detector. The gas emission rate from the surface is computed using the gas flow rate data and gas concentration data divided by the area encompassed by the housing.
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Cooper Charles D.
Reinhart Debra R.
Seligman Debra R. H.
Beusse James H.
Redding David A.
University of Central Florida
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