摘要:
The gas absorption/adsorption memory effect in gas analysis can be reduced by controlling gas flow conditions such that the partial pressure of the analyte of interest is held constant, if the measured analyte concentration is within a predetermined range. Keeping the analyte partial pressure constant is helpful for mitigating the memory effect because changes in analyte absorption/adsorption rates tend to be driven by changes in analyte partial pressure. The memory effect can also be mitigated by performing concentration measurements at two or more different gas flow conditions, and employing a mathematical model to estimate true concentration and “memory effect” contributions to measured concentrations at one or more of the flow conditions. The mathematical model can be based on an assumption that the true analyte concentration is independent of flow rate or pressure, while the “memory effect” contribution to measured concentration is inversely proportional to flow rate or pressure.
摘要:
A mechanism used in connection with determining a time resolved interaction between a target substance, for instance, an adsorbent and at least one agent, for instance, an adsorbate capable of interacting with the target substance. In accordance with the method the target substance and agent(s) are introduced into a sample vessel. At the same time, the target substance is oscillated within the sample vessel without changing the volume of the sample vessel. A concentration of one or more components associated with the time resolved interaction as a function of time is measured by measuring chamber pressure and simultaneously performing a mass spectroscopical analysis of chamber content at discrete time intervals. The target substance is oscillated by a mechanical movement which oscillates a sample holder configured to hold the target substance. The movement has a finger-like member, preferably formed by welded steel bellows and a curved member rotating within the finger-like member so that motion of the finger-like member does not change chamber volume and therefore effect the pressure measurements that are to be made in accordance with the method.
摘要:
A cam operated cyclically shifted holder moves a weight toward and away from an underlying material to measure the degree of swelling of liquid absorbed by the material by means of a device which measures the pressure acting on the material due to the oscillating weight.
摘要:
The gas absorption/adsorption memory effect in gas analysis can be reduced by controlling gas flow conditions such that the partial pressure of the analyte of interest is held constant, if the measured analyte concentration is within a predetermined range. Keeping the analyte partial pressure constant is helpful for mitigating the memory effect because changes in analyte absorption/adsorption rates tend to be driven by changes in analyte partial pressure. The memory effect can also be mitigated by performing concentration measurements at two or more different gas flow conditions, and employing a mathematical model to estimate true concentration and “memory effect” contributions to measured concentrations at one or more of the flow conditions. The mathematical model can be based on an assumption that the true analyte concentration is independent of flow rate or pressure, while the “memory effect” contribution to measured concentration is inversely proportional to flow rate or pressure.
摘要:
The invention relates to an inspection system for process equipment for treating substrates, such as, for instance, semiconductor wafers or flat panel displays. The system is provided with a wireless sensor with which the interior of the process device can be inspected. The sensor is provided with a transmitter to transfer a signal, during inspection of the interior of the process device, to a receiver disposed outside the process device. The wireless sensor is arranged on a support having substantially the same dimensions as the substrates to be treated.
摘要:
A process for automated measurement of ammonia in a gas mixture containing ammonia gas and one or more water-insoluble gases includes providing a water reservoir adapted for supplying water therefrom through a first solenoid valve and providing a measurement vessel adapted for receiving water. The vessel is adapted for draining the water therefrom through a second solenoid valve. The vessel is also adapted for receiving the gas mixture through a third solenoid valve and purging the gas mixture from the vessel through a fourth solenoid valve. The vessel is adapted for maintaining the gas in the vessel and receiving water thereinto in an amount sufficient to dissolve the ammonia gas contained in the gas mixture, into the water, and allowing a differential pressure between the gas mixture and the water containing dissolved ammonia to be measured. The process also includes providing a measurement vessel adapted for allowing height of water within the vessel to be measured, providing means for measuring height of water within measurement vessel, and providing recording means for converting the measured height signal to an ammonia concentration value.
摘要:
Method and apparatus are provided for accurately and more rapidly measuring the permeability of various test gases in cellular polymeric materials with very low permeation rates, comprising a constant volume test chamber sealed with indium gaskets, said chamber being connected to a gas inlet valve and test gas reservoir with pressure gauge, gas outlet valve and oil check valve, an absolute pressure transducer to track the change in pressure in the test chamber, and said chamber being submerged in a water bath for strict temperature control. A thinly cut foam sample is placed in the test chamber surrounded by the test gas, where the gas inside the sample is first allowed to reach equilibrium with the surrounding gas; the pressure of the surrounding gas is then raised or lowered, and the rate at which the sample takes up or gives off the test gas is recorded over time as a change in pressure of the test gas around the foam. From this pressure variation the desired permeability coefficient may be measured, and achieved more quickly due to the reduced thickness of the sample. Unlike standard prior art transmission-method devices, this new sorption method and apparatus also allows for separate determination of the diffusion and solubility coefficients; it further allows for the use of much thinner foam samples than can be reliably used in prior art methods, resulting in a substantial reduction in testing time. The effective diffusion coefficient is used as an input to a computational model which predicts the rate of aging in a foam insulation panel. The effective solubility coefficient is used primarily to understand the behavior of the blowing agent in the foam system.
摘要:
The disclosed electrolytic field respirometer consists of a sample vessel in which oxygen is utilized by a biological sample. Oxygen is provided on demand from an electrolytic cell which is turned on when the electrolyte level in a contact tube rises because of decreased pressure in the sample vessel due to oxygen consumption. A compensating vessel is operatively connected to the electrolytic cell to balance pressure fluctuations due to changes in the environmental pressure or temperature to which the respirometer is subjected.