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Title: Tidal sampler

Patent ·
OSTI ID:863114

An apparatus for pumping a sample of water or other liquid that uses the energy generated from the rise and fall of the liquid level to force a sample of the liquid into a collection vessel. A suction vessel and booster vessel with interconnecting tubing and check valves are responsive to an oscillating liquid level to pump a portion of said liquid into a collection vessel.

DOE Contract Number:
AT(07-2)-1
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4095471
OSTI ID:
863114
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English