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Title: Apparatus and method for rapid separation and detection of hydrocarbon fractions in a fluid stream

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1082732

An apparatus and method for rapid fractionation of hydrocarbon phases in a sample fluid stream are disclosed. Examples of the disclosed apparatus and method include an assembly of elements in fluid communication with one another including one or more valves and at least one sorbent chamber for removing certain classifications of hydrocarbons and detecting the remaining fractions using a detector. The respective ratios of hydrocarbons are determined by comparison with a non separated fluid stream.

Research Organization:
ORO (Oak Ridge Office, Oak Ridge, TN (United States))
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
Patent Number(s):
8,357,234
Application Number:
12/840,341
OSTI ID:
1082732
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Energy-saving process for the separation of organic compounds from gases patent June 1998
Exhaust gas analyzer patent October 2008

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