Gas detection system and method

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2007-11-20

2010-11-23

Larkin, Daniel S (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Gas analysis

Gas chromatography

C073S023410, C073S023420, C073S040000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07836750

ABSTRACT:
An example of a gas detection system includes a gas chromatograph oven, a gas detector, a sample gas moving device, and a flow detector. An example of a method for detecting gas includes flowing a sample gas from the oven, determining whether the flow rate equals or is less than a minimum, and determining whether the concentration of a first gas of the sample gas, such as a combustible gas, equals or exceeds a maximum. If either the flow rate or the concentration indicates an error condition or is out of bounds, an alarm response is initiated. The alarm response may include shutting off the flow of the first gas to the oven, and flowing a second gas, such as a safe gas, to the oven.

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