Abstract:
A valving arrangement and a method are provided by which a biological sample is mixed with a reactant, such as a solvent or a precipitating agent, as it is injected through a multi-position injection valve. A multi-position switching valve is connected to the injection valve, and one or more filters attached to the switching valve remove precipitates of predetermined size from the reacted sample. The sample the flows to conventional analytical columns for liquid chromatography analysis of analytes of interest. Proteins and/or peptides are thus quickly and efficiently removed from the sample as precipitates collected in the filters. The injection valve and the switching valve are then placed in respective cooperating positions to flow a carrier fluid through the injection valve and the switching valve directly to the analysis columns, while a back-flow of a suitable surfactant is pumped through the filters to purge them of collected precipitates. This quickly purges the system and puts it in condition for a repeat of the procedure. The apparatus and method may be used both when samples are provided manually under the direct control of an operator and when an autoinjector or autosampler of known type is employed for repeated sampling.
Abstract:
Several embodiments of gas chromatography systems are disclosed incorporating mechanical sample injection valves. The injection valves incorporate a delivery tube having an outlet which is swept past the inlet of a separation column to provide a short duration inlet plug into the separation column. Carrier gas and sample gas flow is managed through the valve to prevent inadvertent injection after an injection is desired and to assure that the sample is not contaminated by past sample flow. Embodiments of injections valve are described for providing inputs into several gas chromatography columns. In addition, a gas chromatography system is described in which multiple columns are used which are time multiplexed with a single detector to produce a complex combined chromatogram from the plural columns. By appropriate selection of column characteristics and injection sequence, the resulting chromatogram can provide an overlay of chromatograms which provide good resolution of all the constituents of the mixture of interest within a short analysis time.
Abstract:
A high pressure valve for control of the injection of a sample into an analyzer system such as an amino acid analyzer with liquid column chromatography. The valve is designed in such a manner that no rinse solution that is used to cleanse the system after the injection of a particular sample will enter the liquid column. The valve operates in two positions and requires a minimum of movement between the two positions. In one position the valve allows for the injection of the sample into the liquid column. In the second position the valve allows for the entry of only a buffer solution into the liquid column and blocks the entry of any rinse solution that may flow through the system for cleansing after the injection of the sample. No residual rinse solution is allowed to remain within the valve prior to injection of either a sample or a buffer material into the liquid column.
Abstract:
An apparatus and a method for transferring a sample to be analyzed into the column of a gas chromatograph by rapid heating of the sample to evaporate it whereby transfer is effected. It further relates to a precolumn system for carrying out the method, in particular a tube in which the sample is frozen out and then heated, a restrictor providing a pressure drop in the system, a gas-operated valve, and a selection unit comprising two discs of which one is turnable, both having channels therethrough.
Abstract:
A switching unit is configured for selectively fluidically coupling a sampling volume, a sampling drive, a mobile phase drive, and a separating device. In a sample load configuration, the switching unit is configured for fluidically coupling the sampling volume and the sampling drive, for moving the fluidic sample into the sampling volume. In a decouple configuration, the switching unit is configured for fluidically coupling the sampling volume between the sampling drive and the separating device, while the mobile phase drive is fluidically decoupled from the separating device. In a sample introduction configuration, the switching unit is configured for fluidically coupling the mobile phase drive, the sampling volume, and the separating device for introducing at least an amount of the fluidic sample stored in the sampling volume into the mobile phase for fluid separation by the separating device.
Abstract:
One or more embodiments of the present disclosure include a gas-analysis system. The gas-analysis system may include a first valve, a gas-measurement device, and a second valve. The first valve may be between a sample-gas line and a sample-gas outlet. The first valve may be configured to either allow or prevent gas movement between the sample-gas line and the sample-gas outlet. The gas-measurement device operatively coupled to a testing-gas line. The second valve may be between the sample-gas line, a flushing-gas inlet, and the testing-gas line. The second valve may be configured to allow gas movement from one of the sample-gas line or the flushing-gas inlet to the testing-gas line.
Abstract:
A rotary injection valve used in chromatography includes a stator having a stator sealing surface and a sample load channel disposed inside the stator body below the stator sealing surface. The valve can have a reduced number of ports thereby allowing faster integration of the valve into a chromatographic system. Flow restriction is reduced compared to valves that use an external sample loop for a similar volume of sample. The lack of stator ports for the sample load channel eliminates the potential for carryover created by external valve couplings. Another advantage is the reduction of surface wear achieved by locating the sample load channel below the stator sealing surface.
Abstract:
A sample injection method for liquid chromatography is performed with an injection valve having a waste port, two sample loop ports, and two high-pressure ports. One high-pressure port can be connected to a pump and the other high-pressure port can be connected to a chromatography column. A sample loop is connected to one of the sample loop ports on one end and to a pump volume of a sample conveying device on the other end. A section of the sample loop can be separated to facilitate receiving a sample fluid in the sample loop. A control unit controls the injection valve and the sample conveying device. The sample injector allows a sample to be loaded into the sample loop and then pressurized to an operating pressure prior to injecting the sample into the chromatography column. The sample loop may also be isolated from the operating pressure for facilitating depressurization of the loop.
Abstract:
An HPLC apparatus includes a heat exchanger formed from diffusion-bonded first and second titanium substrates. At least two conduits for counterflow are defined between the first and second substrates.
Abstract:
A liquid chromatography system includes a separation column, a trap column, and a first switching valve. The first switching valve is adapted to assume a first switching position for bringing a sample into the trap column in a first flow direction. The switching valve is also adapted to assume a second switching position for fluidly connecting the trap column with the separation column and providing a flow from the trap column to the separation column in a second flow direction. The second flow direction is opposite to the first flow direction. The first switching valve is adapted to assume a third switching position for fluidly connecting the trap column, with the separation column and providing a flow from the trap column to the separation column in the first flow direction.