Functional Description; Equipment Description - Micromeritics SediGraph III 5120 Service Manual

SediGraph III 5120 Service
The Functional Description describes the systems and components that comprise the
SediGraph III 5120 System. It includes graphics showing the location of major systems,
modules, and components, as well as functional descriptions.

Equipment Description

The SediGraph III 5120 analyzes particle sizes utilizing gravity induced sedimentation. With
this method, particle sizes are determined by knowing the falling rates of particles in liquid
with known density, temperature and viscosity properties.
The SediGraph III 5120 uses operator input for these parameters to perform an analysis and
produce reports:
• Sample density
• Liquid viscosity and density
• Starting and ending diameter
• Type of analysis: High speed, Standard or High Resolution
• Choice of stopping at a certain mass percentage
• Report options
See section Chapter 3, The Analysis Sequence, for more detailed information.
The SediGraph III 5120 system consists of the cabinetry, Fluid Control module, Analysis
module, X-ray generation, X-ray detection, data collection, and a computer for data reduction
and reporting.
Mar 2010

2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Equipment Description
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