摘要:
A calibration set (100) and method of using the set (100) to calibrate an analytical instrument capable of reading a photoluminescent oxygen probe (59). The set (100) includes at least (a) a first mass (51) of an oxygen sensitive photoluminescent dye (59) retained within a hermetically sealed space (120) so as to isolate the dye (59) from environmental oxygen, and in fluid communication with an activated metal-air battery (70) whereby any oxygen permeating into the hermetically sealed space (120) is quickly consumed by the battery (70), and (b) a second mass (52) of an oxygen sensitive photoluminescent dye (59) in fluid communication with an environmental concentration of oxygen.
摘要:
An oxygen-sensitive luminescent element, and probe constructed therefrom, having reduced cross-sensitivity to humidity, and methods of manufacturing and using such luminescent elements and probes to measure oxygen concentrations within an enclosed space are disclosed. The luminescent element (20) includes a glass fiber carrier substrate bearing an oxygen-sensitive photoluminescent dye. The dye is preferably embedded within an oxygen-permeable hydrophobic polymer matrix. A probe (10) is constructed from the luminescent element (20) by laminating the luminescent element onto a structural support layer (40).
摘要:
A system and method for sensing and reporting atmospheric analyte levels in a workspace. The system includes (i) a remotely located gas analyte sensor, (ii) a tube attached to the sensor and defining a lumen through which the sensor is placed in fluid communication with a workspace, and (iii) a fan in sealed fluid communication with the lumen of the tube for continuously moving gaseous content from the workspace through the lumen and into operative engagement with the sensor. The method includes the steps of (a) placing the distal end of the tube within a workspace, (b) activating the fan so as to continuously move gaseous content from the workspace through the tube and into operative engagement with the sensor, and (c) sensing and reporting analyte levels in the workspace with the sensor.
摘要:
An instrument (10) for detecting leaks in a hermetically sealed package (100). The instrument (10) includes a hollow needle (20), a mass flow rate sensor (50) in sealed fluid communication with a lumen (29) defined by the hollow needle (20), and a vacuum pump (40). The vacuum pump (40) is in fluid communication with the lumen (29) defined by the needle (20) for evacuating gas from the hermetically sealed package (100), and in fluid communication with the mass flow sensor (50) for detecting mass flow from the evacuated package (100) into operable contact with the mass flow rate sensor (50) so as to permit sensing of any continuing mass flow from the evacuated package.
摘要:
A sensor for detecting water vapor in a gaseous sample. The sensor comprises (a) an anode, (b) a cathode, (c) a porous, woven ceramic oxide, electrical-insulating separator intermediate the anode and cathode for mechanically separating the anode and cathode while permitting flow of the gaseous sample through the separator, and (d) an electrolyte surface-coated with the pores of the separator.
摘要:
A galvanic measuring device for detecting oxygen content in a gas flow, having a sealed gas flow chamber and a layer of sodium chloride (NaCl) saturated sponge (100) material lining the interior of the gas flow chamber, for providing a constant source of humidity to the chamber.
摘要:
A galvanic measuring device for detecting oxygen content in a gas flow, having a sealed gas flow chamber and a layer of sodium chloride (NaCl) saturated sponge (100) material lining the interior of the gas flow chamber, for providing a constant source of humidity to the chamber.
摘要:
A fixture for testing a sealed container for possible leakage, having a removable cover (26) and a silicon gel gasket affixed to the undersurface of the cover (26), and having a lower housing (22) with a cavity for receiving the sealed container (10), the container top surface being isolated from the rest of the container surfaces by the silicon gel gasket.
摘要:
A non-destructive method for testing sealed packages for leakage, particularly packages having a gas-permeable portion and a non-gas-permeable portion, by applying a temporary barrier over the gas-permeable portion, wherein the temporary barrier has two apertures, and enclosing the package in a testing chamber having a carrier gas flowing through it to a detector, and passing a tracer gas through the package interior via the two apertures in the temporary barrier.