Abstract: A fluid filtering device for separating liquid from gases to be analyzed, including a tubular housing defining a space therein and having inlet and outlet end portions delimiting passageways in fluid communication with the space, the portions being connectable between a source of fluid and a gas analyzer, and a liquid/gas hydrophobic hollow fiber filter element located within the tubular housing preventing material other than gases to pass therethrough. The tubular housing and filter element form a small volume within the housing, and the device is effectively operable independent of its orientation, or field of gravitation acting thereon.

Abstract: A source of IR radiation for use with a gas analyzer including a sealed-off enclosure containing at least one molecular, IR-active gas which, upon excitation, is capable of emitting IR-radiation of a known, discrete spectral distribution. The excitation is effected by electrical discharges taking place in a limited portion only of the sealed-off enclosure, the rest of the enclosure serving as reservoir of the gas. The electrodes producing the discharges are disposed outside of the enclosure. A gas analyzer incorporating the source is also described.