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Process and apparatus for obtaining samples of liquid and gas from soil

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OSTI ID:335462
An apparatus and process for obtaining samples of liquid and gas from subsurface soil is provided having filter zone adjacent an external expander ring. The expander ring creates a void within the soil substrate which encourages the accumulation of soil-borne fluids. The fluids migrate along a pressure gradient through a plurality of filters before entering a first chamber. A one-way valve regulates the flow of fluid into a second chamber in further communication with a collection tube through which samples are collected at the surface. A second one-way valve having a reverse flow provides additional communication between the chambers for the pressurized cleaning and back-flushing of the apparatus. 8 figs.
Research Organization:
De Gruyter Open
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
Assignee:
SRS; SN: 99002077308; PA: EDB-99:047190; SCA: 540220
Patent Number(s):
US 5,889,217/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-650,473
OSTI ID:
335462
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

A probe method for soil water sampling and subsurface measurements journal December 1981

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