Process analytic instrument with encapsulated flame-quenching connection

摘要

A process analytic instrument and tube carrier are provided. The process analytic instrument includes an analytic module having a plurality of inlets and configured to analyze a process gas. The tube carrier is coupled to the analytic module and has a shell defining an interior therein. A plurality of tubes terminates in the tube carrier. At least one of the tubes has an integral flame-quenching pathway and the interior of the shell proximate the integral flame-quenching pathway is filled with a solid.

主权项

1. A process analytic instrument comprising:
an analytic module configured to analyze a process gas, the analytic module having a plurality of inlet ports; and a tube carrier coupled to the analytic module, the tube carrier having a shell defining an interior therein; a plurality of tubes terminating in the tube carrier, wherein each of the plurality of tubes is sealed into the tube carrier, and wherein at least one of the plurality of tubes has an integral flame-quenching pathway; and wherein an interior of the shell proximate the integral flame-quenching pathway is filled with a solid.