Performing A Sample Flow Check; Hydrocarbon Scrubber (Kicker); Figure 10-3: Simple Leak Check Fixture - Teledyne t100 Operation Manual

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10.3.7.

PERFORMING A SAMPLE FLOW CHECK

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10.3.8. HYDROCARBON SCRUBBER (
10.3.8.1. CHECKING THE SCRUBBER FOR LEAKS
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Use a separate, calibrated flow meter capable of measuring flows
between 0 and 1000 cm³/min to measure the gas flow rate though the
analyzer. For this procedure, do not refer to the built in flow
measurement shown in the front panel display screen.
Sample flow checks are useful for monitoring the actual flow of the instrument, to
monitor drift of the internal flow measurement. A decreasing, actual sample flow may
point to slowly clogging pneumatic paths, most likely critical flow orifices or sintered
filters. To perform a sample flow check:
1. Disconnect the sample inlet tubing from the rear panel SAMPLE port (Figure 3-4).
2. Attach the outlet port of a flow meter to the sample inlet port on the rear panel.
Ensure that the inlet to the flow meter is at atmospheric pressure.
3. The sample flow measured with the external flow meter should be 650 cm³/min ±
10%.
4. Low flows indicate blockage somewhere in the pneumatic pathway. Refer to
troubleshooting Section 11.3 for more information on how to fix this.
There are two possible types of problems that can occur with the scrubber: pneumatic
leaks and contamination that ruins the inner tube's ability to absorb hydrocarbons.
Leaks in the outer tubing of the scrubber can be found using the procedure described in
Section 10.3.6. Use the following method to determine if a leak exists in the inner
tubing of the scrubber.
This procedure requires a pressurized source of air (chemical composition is
unimportant) capable of supplying up to 15 psiA and a leak checking fixture such as the
one illustrated in Figure 10-3.
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