Patent ID: 8365616
Filing Date: 2013-02-05
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An analytical system, comprising: (a) a container having upper and lower portions; (b) a lead extending into the upper portion of the container, for withdrawing a portion of a gas disposed therein; (c) a sampling probe extending into the lower portion of the container, for withdrawing a portion of a sample of a liquid or of a mixture of a liquid and a solid disposed therein; (d) a multi-port selection valve, in close proximity to the container and to the sampling probe, for receiving a portion of the gas or of the sample, for diluting a sample in close proximity to the sampling probe, and for disposing a sample between successive portions of a diluent; (e) a multi-port valve connecting the lead and the sampling probe to the selection valve, for selecting either the gas portion or the sample portion to be transferred to the port of the selection valve; and (f) a source of diluent connected to the selection valve, for diluting the sample as required.