摘要:
A device for collection of a fluid sample, particularly a biological sample from an internal cavity of a mammal, comprises a barrel (3) having an opening (4) at one end thereof, a plunger (2) operable axially within the barrel (3), the barrel (3) and the plunger (2) defining a fluid chamber (7) having a volume which varies on axial movement of the plunger (2) within the barrel (3), and a hollow, elongate tube (1) extending from the fluid chamber (7) through the opening (4) in the barrel (3), the tube (1) being in operative engagement with the plunger (2) for axial movement to extend and retract the tube (1) within respect to the barrel (3) on axial movement of the plunger (2), and the tube (1) being in fluid communication with the fluid chamber (7) to provide a fluid flow path to and from the fluid chamber (7) through the hollow tube (1). A method for collection of a fluid sample from an internal cavity of a mammal is also disclosed.
摘要:
A solids separator for use in a sewer overflow chamber having an inlet, flow chamber and main outlet, whereby liquid, having solids entrained therein, flows from the inlet through the flow chamber to the outlet, the solids separator comprising: an overflow weir over which liquid flows during overflow into a separation chamber; a filter in the separation chamber that filters solids and allows liquid to pass through to an overflow outlet; and a return outlet through which filtered solids return back into the flow chamber, wherein the filter includes an array of vertical filter members spaced from a top of the overflow weir such that a liquid flowing over the weir passes through the filter members.
摘要:
A solids separator for use in a sewer overflow chamber having an inlet, flow chamber and main outlet, whereby liquid, having solids entrained therein, flows from the inlet through the flow chamber to the outlet, the solids separator comprising: an overflow weir over which liquid flows during overflow into a separation chamber; a filter in the separation chamber that filters solids and allows liquid to pass through to an overflow outlet; and a return system containing a one-way valve whereby the return system flushes filtered solids back to the flow chamber and wherein the return system has a holding means for holding a sufficient amount of liquid to flush filtered solids back into the flow chamber.