Patent ID: 6153101
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A method for cyclically regenerating a suppressor in an ion chromatography process, said method comprising steps ofa) suppressing an eluate exiting from a separator column in a first suppressor inserted into an analysis flow line branch connecting the outlet of said separator column with a detector,b) during step (a), treating a second suppressor inserted in a treatment flow line branch carrying a treatment fluid,c) after steps (a) and (b), removing said second suppressor from said treatment flow line branch, removing said first suppressor from said analysis flow line branch, moving said first suppressor relative to said analysis flow line branch and inserting said first suppressor into said treatment flow line branch, andd) repeating step (b) with said first suppressor and repeating step (a) for said second suppressor.