Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for providing pressurized solvent flow in chromatography systems. In one embodiment at least one divert valve is in fluid communication with at least one solvent source (Container); and a pump (LC Pump) is in fluid communication with the at least one divert valve, wherein the at least one divert valve is located in between the at least one solvent source and the pump, and wherein the at least one divert valve is adapted for diverting at least one solvent flow stream to the pump or to an auxiliary flow path.
Abstract:
A connector for connecting a first conduit to a second conduit including a body having a passageway therethrough, a first cavity and a second cavity, a first sealing member, a second sealing member, a first compression, a second compression fitting, a first set of one or more keys and one or more mated key ways for preventing rotation of the first conduit when the first sealing member is compressed, and a second set of one or more keys and one or more mated key ways for preventing rotation of the second conduit when the second sealing member is compressed, wherein each of the first cavity and the second cavity in the body is configured to receive one of the sealing members or a detachable holder configured to receive one of the sealing members.
Abstract:
A liquid chromatography solvent pump includes at least one motor, a first piston, a second piston, and a continuously variable output drive system coupling the at least one motor to at least one of the first and second pistons. The first piston and the second piston are configured to deliver a flow of solvent in a liquid chromatography system.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a liquid chromatography solvent pump including a motor, a first piston, a second piston, and a variable output drive system coupling the motor to at least one of the first piston and the second piston. The variable output drive system includes a gearbox configured to provide a non-equal ratio between an input from the motor and an output delivered to at least one of the first piston and the second piston. The first piston and the second piston are configured to deliver a flow of solvent in a liquid chromatography system.
Abstract:
Described are a rotary shear seal valve and a method for switching a high pressure fluid. The method includes applying a fixed force between a planar surface of a rotor and a planar surface of a stator. The planar surface of the rotor includes a fluidic channel and the planar surface of the stator has a pair of ports to receive and provide the fluid. A control signal is applied to a linear actuator coupled to the rotor to generate a controllable force between the planar surfaces of the rotor and stator. The control signal is responsive to a rotational state of the rotor. The total force between the planar surfaces of the rotor and the stator is substantially equal to a sum of the fixed force and the controllable force. The method reduces the wear and extends the lifetime of components in a rotary shear seal valve.