Abstract: A sampling arrangement includes a sample concentration element configured to trap at least one analyte of interest by freezing; and a sample release arrangement configured to provide a flow of gas, at room temperature on or around the sample concentration element in order to change the temperature thereof; wherein the sample release arrangement further includes a release gas preprocessing element; and a pump element configured to provide the gas flow on or around the sample concentration element.

Abstract: A method may comprise forming a data matrix, extracting chromatographs of a mud filtrate and a formation fluid, extracting concentration profiles of the mud filtrate and the formation fluid, and decomposing a data set on an information handling machine using a bilinear model. A system may comprise a downhole fluid sampling tool and an information handling tool. The downhole fluid sampling tool may comprise one or more multi-chamber sections, one or more fluid module sections, one or more gas chromatographers, wherein the one or more gas chromatographers are disposed in the one or more fluid module sections, and an information handling system.

Abstract: Injector (40) for injecting a fluidic sample into a mobile phase in a sample separation apparatus (10), the injector (40) comprising a main flow path (100) between a fluid drive (20) and a sample separation device (30), wherein the fluid drive (20) is adapted to drive the mobile phase and the sample separation device (30) is adapted to separate the fluidic sample that is injected into the mobile phase, a discharge device (104) for discharging an, in particular predetermined, amount of the mobile phase from the main flow path (100), and a supply device (102) for supplying an, in particular predetermined, amount of the fluidic sample and/or of a solvent into the main flow path (100), wherein the discharged amount and the supplied amount compensate each other at least partially.

Abstract: First analysis information including at least one of a sample analysis condition, a sample preparation condition and a kind of sample is assigned to at least one kind of jig, and the jig is arrangeable to correspond to any of a plurality of sample holders. Holding information representing whether a sample is held by each sample holder and jig information for identifying the kind of jig are acquired by a first information acquirer from an automatic sample injector. The first analysis information in regard to a corresponding sample holder is specified by a first analysis information specifier based on jig information. A batch file for controlling a sequence of analysis or preparation in regard to a sample held by a sample holder corresponding to a jig is created by a batch file creator with use of the holding information and the first analysis information.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing heat to enable an FDM additive manufacturing nozzle having refined print control and enhanced printing speed. The heating element may include at least one sheath sized to fittedly engage around an outer circumference of the FDM printer nozzle; at least one wire coil at least partially contacting an inner diameter of the sheath; and at least one energy receiver associated with the at least one wire coil.

Abstract: A mass spectrometry system having a simplified control interface includes a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that when executed cause the processor to perform the steps of providing a user interface including a plurality of adjustment elements for adjusting at least one results effective parameter and at least one sample descriptive parameter; determining a plurality of instrument control parameters based on the at least one results effective parameter and the at least one sample descriptive parameter; and analyzing a sample while operating according to the plurality of instrument control parameters.

Abstract: A volatile organic compound collector can include a collector material configured to collect volatile organic compounds given off from a patient's skin; a wrapping configured to isolate the collector material from an external environment; a heater comprising a heating element, the heating element configured to emit a thermal pulse to desorb the volatile organic compounds from the collector material; and a mesh layer configured to prevent the collector material from contacting the patient's skin, wherein the collector material is received between the wrapping and the mesh layer.

Abstract: The disclosed system and method improve measurement of trace volatile chemicals, such as by Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GCMS). A first trapping system can include a plurality of capillary columns in series and a focusing column fluidly coupled to a first detector. The first trapping system can retain and separate compounds in a sample, including C3 hydrocarbons and compounds heavier than C3 hydrocarbons (e.g., up to C12 hydrocarbons, or compounds having a boiling point around 250° C.), and can transfer the compounds from the focusing column to the first detector. A second trapping system can receive compounds that the first trapping system does not retain, and can include a packed trap, a polar column and a PLOT column fluidly coupled to one or more second detectors. The second trapping system can remove water from the sample and can separate and detect compounds including C2 hydrocarbons and Formaldehyde.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer program product for performing chemical textual analysis to discover dangerous chemical pathways includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, wherein the computer readable storage medium is not a transitory signal per se, and where the program instructions are executable by a processor to cause the processor to perform a method comprising identifying a textual document, utilizing the processor, determining, utilizing the processor, chemical data within the textual document, performing an analysis of the chemical data, utilizing the processor, and determining whether the chemical data is associated with one or more dangerous characteristics, in response to the analysis.

Abstract: Analytical methods that can be employed to reliably separate known or suspected allergens in a complex mixture of fragrance ingredients are described.

Abstract: A sample solution (21) that is a first solvent containing a sample is stored in a first storage section (17). A pseudo matrix solution (22) that is a second solvent, with higher polarity than the first solvent, in which a pseudo matrix is dissolved is stored in a second storage section (18). A suction control unit (191) causes the sample solution (21) in the first storage section (17) and the pseudo matrix solution (22) in the second storage section (18) to be sucked into a syringe (15). An injection control unit (192) causes the sample solution (21) and the pseudo matrix solution (22) to be vaporized in a sample vaporization chamber (12), by causing the sample solution (21) and the pseudo matrix solution (22) sucked into the syringe (15) to be injected into the sample vaporization chamber (12).

Abstract: Devices disclosed herein relate to humidification systems for making humidified ventilator air. The humidification system provides an elongated air path that increases both the surface area and time for air-water interaction, and thus increases efficiency of humidification. The humidification system also enables even distribution of heat and inhibition of bacterial growth within the system, thus improves comfort and safety for patients receiving respiratory therapy. Device disclosed herein also relates to tubing for delivering humidified ventilator air. The tubing includes an air passage and a heat blanket that envelops and warms up the air passage. The tubing thus prevents or decreases water condensation and loss of humidity of humidified air.

Abstract: An automated ambient air sampling system and method for monitoring organic compounds that may provide continuous data, the system including a thermal desorption system, an injection port, a pre-concentration system, a gas chromatograph and an ion trap mass spectrometer, wherein an air sampling chamber may also function as a thermal desorption chamber.

Abstract: A chromatography device includes a unitary body that mounts and connects together as an integrated unit a chromatography column, an sample injector and a detector cell. The device components are arranged generally along X-Y-Z space axes. This arrangement allows hydraulic connection of all the components without additional tubing, fittings, or threaded ports. It also allows an integrated chromatography device to be produced inexpensively by machining or injection molding. The disclosed arrangement allows a user to have convenient access to the components for replacement or service. In addition, the disclosed construction enhances chromatography efficiency, reduces pressure, improves temperature control, and eliminates cross-contamination.

Abstract: A two-dimensional liquid chromatographic analyzer, in which a temperature control part changes a temperature in a single-step manner and switches the temperature at a high speed. Also, the temperature control part has a holder around a separation column so that the temperature of the separation column can be changed to a preset temperature. A first separation column thereof changes elution time(s) of the objective component(s) by temperature modulation and the mobile phase of the first separation column is an aqueous mobile phase having a constant composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes for separating chemical compounds via two-dimensional gas chromatography. Certain embodiments comprise rapid heating and cooling of the second dimension column by a unique arrangement of heating and cooling elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for separating chemical compounds via two-dimensional gas chromatography. Certain embodiments of the system are configured to rapidly heat and cool the second dimension column by a unique arrangement of heating and cooling elements.

Abstract: To provide a quantum dot and manufacturing method of the dot particularly capable of reducing organic residues adhering to the quantum dot surface and of suppressing the black discoloration occurrence of a layer including the quantum dot positioned immediately above a light emitting device, and a compact, sheet member, wavelength conversion member and light emitting apparatus with high luminous efficiency using the quantum dot, a quantum dot of the present invention has a core portion including a semiconductor particle, and a shell portion with which the surface of the core portion is coated, and is characterized in that a weight reduction up to 490° C. is within 75% in a TG-DTA profile. Further, the quantum dot of the invention is characterized in that oleylamine (OLA) is not observed in GC-MS qualitative analysis at 350° C.

Abstract: Provided is a system comprising a conduit from a gas chromatograph column to a single reactor comprising a Fe, Co, Pt, Ni, Rh, Pd and/or Ru catalyst(s), with hydrogen and oxygen feed conduits for providing hydrogen and oxygen to the reactor, and a conduit from the reactor to an FID detector. This allows one to practice a method for the detection and quantification of organic molecules from a gas chromatograph which comprises passing the effluent from a gas chromatograph column to a reactor comprising a Fe, Co, Pt, Ni, Rh, Pd and/or Ru catalyst; adding hydrogen and air/oxygen to the reactor; reacting the effluent from the gas chromatograph column in the reactor to sequentially oxidize then reduce all organic containing molecules to CH4 by heating to an elevated temperature, and passing the reactor effluent to an FID.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting and separating specific compounds in breath gas mixtures for halitosis analysis consisting of a line (1) for delivering a pressure-controlled neutral gas; a removable connected sample chamber (2) of specific volume for receiving the gas mixture to be evaluated; an electronically controlled valve (8) for injecting the gas sample into the line (1); a temperature-controlled micro-fabricated separation capillary column (4) arranged to receive the gas sample injected into the line (1); a gas sensor (5) at the outlet of the capillary column (4) and a control interface (6) for managing the measurement and evaluating the obtained data.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to a biomimetic apparatus configured to simulate physiological conditions by, in part, providing for both barrier and transport interfaces. The presently disclosed apparatus may be used to: test therapeutics for different diseases; to study transport; form a substrate for any organ tissue with a barrier and/or transport function; provide a closed loop assembly for fluid flow; mimic underlying and enveloped tissue; and model external environmental conditions.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for quantitatively analyzing one or more gas components contained in a gas sample. More particularly, an apparatus for quantitatively analyzing gas components with an automatic feed control function of a gas, includes a multi-position valve, a pump, and a control part controlling the multi-position valve and the pump, such that the apparatus for quantitatively analyzing gas components may allow a professional worker performing analysis to secure an efficient research time while ensuring accuracy at the level equivalent to analysis results by a highly skilled professional worker regardless of proficiency of a newly employed person being in charge of quantitative analysis of the gas components of the gas sample in a sample bag.

Abstract: An analytical instrument is disclosed comprising a liquid chromatography system comprising a first column, a chromatographic delay line and a splitter arranged and adapted in a mode of operation to split eluent from the first column into a first portion of eluent and a second portion of eluent. The instrument further comprises a first device. The liquid chromatography system is arranged and adapted in the mode of operation: (i) to pass the first portion of eluent from the splitter to the first device such that a first part of the first portion of eluent arrives at the first device at a first time ti and a second part of the first portion of eluent arrives at the first device at a second time t2.

Abstract: Gas chromatography column comprising a substrate, a channel formed in said substrate, a cover closing said substrate and a stationary phase covering the walls of said channel, wherein said stationary phase is made of SiOxCyHz with x between 1.6 and 1.8, y between 1 and 2.2 and z between 3 and 4, wherein said stationary phase is porous with a porosity of between 10% and 40%.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting at least one target of interest using at least two conformal filters in a dual polarization configuration. A plurality of interacted photons are collected from a sample comprising at least one analyte of interest. The plurality of interacted photons are separated into at least a first and second optical component. The first optical component is passed through a first conformal filter and the second optical component is passed through a second conformal filter. A Data set corresponding to each filtered optical component is generated and an optical computation is applied to assess at least one characteristic of the analyte.

Abstract: In the method of latent print analysis, wherein the improvement comprises using an ultra-fine, nanoporous carbon material as an adsorptive powder to identify trace chemicals found within oils of a print.

Abstract: Microfluidic contaminant traps of certain representative embodiments illustratively comprise: an inlet configured to connect directly or indirectly to a sample inlet of a gas chromatography (GC) system; an outlet configured to connect directly to an inlet of a GC column or indirectly to the GC column via another fluidic component; an interlayer comprising a channel; an upper layer disposed over and bonded to the interlayer; and a coating disposed over the channel. The coating reduces interactions of analytes from a sample provided at the inlet of the microfluidic contaminant trap with the microfluidic contaminant trap.

Abstract: Provided herein is a solar powered system for a gas sampling and analysis for placement and operation remote from conventional infra-structure that utilizes a minimum of power to obtain a sample extracted from a source such as a pipeline or well-head, conditions the extracted sample, transmits the conditioned sample through vacuum jacketed tubing to an analyzer while maintaining the sample at a temperature and pressure preventing phase transition, condensation or component partitioning.

Abstract: A method and system for continuous measurement chromatograph involves stochastically modulating a system variable. The sample can be introduced into a chromatography column. The sample introduction can be modulated stochastically. The sample output from the column can be detected and processed with the stochastic input to provide a sample analysis.

Abstract: The subject technology is directed to a CO2-based system and method for rapid determination of the levels and/or the presence or absence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Abstract: A device for extraction of at least one analyte contained in a liquid sample, including an extraction and desorption zone of the analyte with a stationary phase as the extraction zone, a liquid supply inlet to the extraction zone, a gas supply inlet to the extraction zone, an evacuation outlet from the extraction zone that will be connected to either a collection tank, or a device for analysis of the analytes, a valve configured to connect the extraction zone to one of the supply inlets, a valve configured to connect the extraction zone to one of the evacuation outlets, a mechanism heating the valve zone such that when the extraction zone is supplied with liquid, evacuation from the extraction zone takes place to the collection tank.

Abstract: A collimator fixed to the cold jet nozzle of a modulator of a two-dimensional gas chromatograph to aid in the alignment of the cold jet nozzle and loop modulator tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a microporous organogel for the capture of fluids by adsorption and/or for the controlled release of fluids after solubilization. The fluids are, in particular, air or water pollutants or volatile substances. The invention also relates to the use of a microporous organogel in a process for analyzing the captured fluids. The invention also relates to any fluid sensor by moulding of a microporous organa gel.

Abstract: Processing a reservoir fluid sample includes separating the reservoir fluid sample into a vapor phase stream and a liquid phase stream, assessing a composition of the vapor phase stream, sampling a property of the liquid phase steam, and assessing a volume of a components of the liquid phase stream based at least in part on the sampled property of the liquid phase stream. A system for processing a reservoir fluid sample includes a volumetric receptacle adapted to accept the reservoir fluid sample, a phase separator configured to receive the reservoir fluid sample from the volumetric receptacle and to separate the reservoir fluid sample into a vapor phase stream and a liquid phase stream, a gas chromatograph arranged to receive the vapor phase stream from the phase separator, and a liquid flow meter configured to detect an interface including at least one component of the liquid phase stream.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices, systems and methods that are configured to control flow of an explosive carrier gas in a sampling system. In some examples, a flow control device configured to provide release of explosive carrier gas in less than an explosive amount to void space in the sampling system is described. Systems and methods using the flow control device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-destructive method for analyzing a cork stopper for the presence of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole. The stopper is introduced into a hermetically closed container. The container containing the stopper is heated under conditions vaporizing any 2,4,6-trichloroanisole present in the stopper. A gaseous sample of the atmosphere surrounding the stopper in the container is collected and analyzed for the presence of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole. This method allows the selection, in a batch of cork stoppers, of the stoppers that are substantially free of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, in a non-destructive manner.

Abstract: A device for sampling fluid from an earth formation is disclosed. The device includes: an inlet port disposable in fluid communication with the fluid in a borehole; an injector including an injection chamber in fluid communication with the inlet port, the injector configured to receive a portion of the fluid and direct the fluid toward an analysis unit for analyzing constituent materials in the fluid; and a high pressure valve configured to admit the portion of the fluid at a borehole pressure and release the portion of the fluid into the injector, the portion having a volume that is less than or equal to about one microliter. A system and method for analyzing constituents of fluid in a borehole in an earth formation is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling interdetector band broadening during the analysis of a sample injected into a chromatography system. A column flow is diluted with a dilution flow after the sample exits the chromatography system, and the diluted sample is analyzed by one or a combination of analysis instruments such as a light scattering detector, refractive index detector, an ultraviolet absorption detector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an on-line analyzer for VOCs in gas and method of using the same, comprising: a sampling device, a gas supply device and a refrigerating device connected to the sampling device and the gas supply device respectively; the on-line analyzer for VOCs in gas with two cryo-focuses in empty tubes and two detectors also comprises a gas flow control device connected to the sampling device and the gas-supply device respectively, an analyzing device connected to the gas flow control device, and a data acquisition and processing device connected to the analyzing device. Therefore, the present invention has a following advantage: the present invention runs automatically and continuously over a long period since it uses electronic refrigeration technique to achieve cryo-refrigeration, instead of using liquid nitrogen refrigeration technique which needs frequent addition of liquid nitrogen and limits application conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for preparing samples (62) for gas chromatography contains a tubular liner (16) which can be flooded with carrier gas (64) and has a lower end region which can be heated in a controlled manner; a sample reservoir (26) which can be heated in a controlled manner; an active material (20) provided in the lower end region of the liner (16); an outer tube (38) which is arranged coaxially around the liner, wherein a cavity (46) which is connected to the lower end region of the liner is formed between the liner and the outer tube; a splitter exit (48) on the outer tube (38); a carrier gas connection (52) which is provided on the outer tube (38) and is intended to supply carrier gas (82) to the cavity (46); a column connection (22) which is provided above the active material (20) and is intended to connect a gas chromatography column (12); and control means for controlling the carrier gas stream, in a first setting (FIG.

Abstract: A vial feed device is equipped with a feed arm, which is positioned between a vial tray and an oven and below either of them and having a feeding housing unit and a cooling housing unit, and a vial up-and-down moving mechanism for placing and removing vials in and from vial tray and oven. Feed arm is rotationally driven by a drive motor to move a feeding housing unit, a cooling housing unit and up-and-down moving mechanism toward vial tray or oven. High-temperature vials in oven are housed in cooling housing unit until cooling time T elapses. After cooling time T elapses, cooling housing unit is moved to a lower part of vial tray by feed arm, to be returned to vial tray by up-and-down moving mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an injector for use in gas phase analytical systems and methods comprising a metal housing, provided with a carrier gas inlet, a split outlet, a column outlet of the injector, a sample inlet, a liner, and a heater device comprising at least one coil for radio frequency inductive heating the housing with a predetermined temperature program and for providing a predetermined spatial temperature profile in the injector. The injector according to the invention allows performing gas phase analyses, especially GC analyses with reduced discrimination. Advantages of heating with a heater device comprising a coil for inductive heating include a homogeneous heating profile of the housing including parts connected thereto, with heating rates that can be varied widely. A further advantage is that the injector can be operated as a conventional S/SL injector at a predetermined temperature, or as PTV injector or thermal desorption injector with certain predetermined temperature programs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vaporization injector for a gas chromatograph, said injector comprising a structure (11) mounted in a detachable manner on the gas chromatograph body and including the sample introduction means, the vaporization chamber and pneumatic connections for feeding the carrier gas to the vaporization chamber and to the septum purge means, as well as pneumatic connections for evacuating the splitted sample and carrier gases.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to draw a formation fluid sample into a sampling port included in a down hole tool, to vaporize some part of the fluid sample to substantially fill an injection port with a gas phase, to differentiate gas components in the gas phase to provide differentiated gas components along a concentration gradient, to detect the differentiated gas components, and to determine a fingerprint of the differentiated gas components. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for rapidly extracting the analyte existing in the liquid phase in analyzing an analyse “having a large partition coefficient in gas-liquid equilibrium”, “having a high water solubility”, or “having a low olfactory threshold” by a gas-liquid contact extraction method, and further provides, a method and apparatus for unmanned continuous sample introduction of the analyte to a GC or the like for a long time. In the present invention, using a gas-liquid contact extractor to which a sample liquid is continuously introduced from above and a purge gas from beneath, the analyte in the sample liquid is extracted by gas-liquid contact between the sample liquid and the purge gas. A discharge pipe is connected to the bottom of the gas-liquid contact extractor, the pipe having a liquid sump through which the sample liquid is discharged, while blocking the outflow of the purge gas from the liquid sump.

Abstract: A gas detection pre-treatment device contains an inert gas cylinder, a standard gas cylinder, an untested gas cylinder, a separating unit, a first connecting tube, a cooling unit, and an interface unit. Each of the inert gas cylinder, the standard gas cylinder, and the untested gas cylinder has an outlet pipe connecting with the first connecting tube. The first connecting pipe couples with the separating unit, and the separating unit includes a controlling channel and a separation chamber. The control channel has a first control vale, a second control valve, and a third control valve. Inlet ends of the first control valve and the second control valve couple with the first connecting pipe, an outlet end of the second control valve connects with the interface unit, an outlet end of the third control valve connects with the interface unit, and the separation chamber is covered in the cooling unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an on-line analyzer for VOCs in gas and method of using the same, comprising: a sampling device (1), an gas-supply device (2) and a refrigerating device (3) connected to the sampling device (1) and the gas-supply device (2) respectively; the on-line analyzer for VOCs in gas with two cryo-focuses in empty tubes and two detectors also comprises a gas flow control device (4) connected to the sampling device (1) and the gas-supply device (2) respectively, an analyzing device (5) connected to the gas flow control device (4), and a data acquisition and processing device connected to the analyzing device (5). Therefore, the present invention has a following advantage: the present invention runs automatically and continuously over a long period since it uses electronic refrigeration technique to achieve cryo-refrigeration, instead of using liquid nitrogen refrigeration technique which needs frequent addition of liquid nitrogen and limits application conditions.

Abstract: A method for sensing analyte. The method includes the steps of sensing one or more parameters in reaction to the presence of one or more analytes and outputting a current therefrom in accordance with level of the sensed parameter by each of a plurality of sensors, each of the plurality of sensors being provided in one or more sensor array columns, selectively heating one or more of the sensor array columns by a heating element, and receiving an output current from one of the plurality of sensors from each of the plurality of sensor arrays by a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) arranged in a VCO array. The method further includes the steps of generating an output oscillation frequency by each VCO in accordance with the level of the received output current, and counting a number of oscillations over a predetermined time received from each of the plurality of VCOs in the VCO array by a plurality of counters arranged in a counter array.

Abstract: Plungers and plunger assemblies for a diaphragm-sealed valve are provided. Each plunger is adapted to be received in a passage of the valve body and includes a base member and an upper member having a transversal play in this passage with respect to the base member. A resilient middle element is provided between the upper and base member. The base member is connected to a plunger actuating mechanism within the valve body. The upper member may therefore be self-aligning within the passage.

Abstract: A capillary microextractor of volatiles (CMV) allows the sampling of diagnostic volatiles that can be an explosive, explosive taggant, drug, poison, decomposition products thereof, a mixture of chemicals comprising an odor signature determined from detector dog trials, or volatile organic compounds indicative of a disease or other medical condition. The CMV has a thermally stable housing with orifices to allow the contact of a gas that contains one or more diagnostic volatiles with an absorbent that extracts and concentrates the diagnostic volatiles. After sampling, the CMV with the absorbed diagnostic volatiles can be placed in an ionized gas beam and introduced into a mass spectrometer or placed in a thermal desorption unit (TDU), where, upon heating, the diagnostic volatiles are released to an inlet port of an analytical instrument.