Patent ID: 7625761
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a) an annular tube having an inlet, an outlet, and at least one expandable section, each expandable section having a first shape and a second expanded shape, the volume of the second expanded shape being substantially expanded from that of the first shape, and the portions of the annular tube adjoining the expandable section of the annular tube being substantially less expanded and having substantially the same cross-sectional area as the first shape; b) a first fluid source for introducing a first fluid into the annular tube and reaction therein when the expandable section of the annular tube is in the second expanded shape; and c) a second fluid source for introducing second fluid into the annular tube when the expandable section of the annular tube is in the first shape, and further comprising a third fluid source for introducing a third fluid into the annular tube, the third fluid containing a reactant to react with a component of the first fluid in the expandable section when the annular tube is in the second expanded shape.