Measuring and testing – Gas analysis – By vibration
Patent
1998-08-21
2000-09-26
Williams, Hezron
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
By vibration
73 3106, 310313R, 310313D, H03H 925, G01N 2902, G01N 2922
Patent
active
061229547
ABSTRACT:
A real time nonvolatile residue (NVR) monitor operates to efficiently detect molecular contamination in a given environment. The present NVR monitor utilizes surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonators in a controlled environment which efficiently promotes deposition of NVR on the sensor surface. The SAW resonators preferably operate at a resonant frequency of approximately 200 MHz-2,000 MHz which enables the NVR monitor to detect molecular contamination on the order of 10.sup.-11 g-cm.sup.-2 to 10.sup.-13 g-cm.sup.-2. The NVR monitor utilizes active temperature control of (SAW) resonators to achieve a stable resonant frequency and to thermally separate NVR from a sample fluid contacting the SAW. The temperature control system of the NVR monitor is able to directly heat and cool the SAW resonators utilizing a thermoelectric element to maintain the resonators at a preset temperature in accordance with optimal environmental conditions for separating NVR from the sample fluid. The sample fluid, comprising a carrier fluid and NVR, is furthermore processed to provide conditions, such as pre-cooling and/or pressurization, which enhance condensation of NVR on the sensor surface. Increasing the collection efficiency allows the NVR monitor to operate faster at a desired level of accuracy and provides more quantitative information for trace contaminant analysis.
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