Portable physical phase stratification and separator

摘要

A portable physical phase stratification and separator device that includes a “U”-shaped frame connected to a fluid sump having a tank with an inlet port is disclosed. The inlet port is connected to a calibrated sampling column having a graduated cylinder by a gate valve. Above the sampling column is a vacuum port that selectively applies a vacuum to draw a fluid sample from a reservoir. The vacuum can be supplied by an external vacuum pump or by an internal venturi pump. The drawn fluid sample is directed into the cylinder where it separates. A sample of the drawn fluid can be extracted for external analysis. Various valves and fittings route pressures and vacuums and fluid sample as required around and out the portable physical phase stratification and separator device.

主权项

1. A portable sampling device, comprising:
a “U” shaped frame comprised of a first vertical element, a second vertical element and a brace across the tops of said first vertical element and said second vertical element, wherein said first vertical element has a first free end and said second vertical element has a second free end; a fluid sump having a tank connected to said first free end and to said second free end, said tank including a top inlet valve fitting for allowing fluid into said tank, said fluid sump further including wheels operatively attached to said tank; a calibrated sampling column having a graduated cylinder, said sampling column attached to said frame above said fluid sump; a cylinder base operatively connected to said inlet valve fitting; and, a gate valve disposed between said cylinder base and said sampling column, said gate valve for selectively allowing fluid to drain from said graduated cylinder into said tank.