Inficon 3000 Micro GC - Running a High Pressure Gas Sample Containing C6+ Components; Using a Sample Vessel

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3000 Micro GC Operating Manual
8.3.6 Running a High Pressure Gas Sample Containing C6+ Components
This procedure is used for samples from heated transfer lines, or from high
pressure sample vessels using an INFICON Heated Regulator accessory.
NOTE: The accessories for all 3000 Micro GC types are the same except for their
mounting brackets.
8.3.6.1 Using a Sample Vessel
1 If the Heated Regulator accessory is not installed, install it as instructed in
section 5.1.6, Installing Heated Sample Introduction Accessories, on page
5-17. See Figure 8-33.
Figure 8-33 Sample vessel connected to heated regulator via quick disconnect fitting
(2-Channel instrument shown)
2 Turn 3000 Micro GC on
3 Turn on the Heated Regulator accessory.
4 Allow approximately thirty minutes for the Heated Regulator accessory to
stabilize at operating temperature.
5 Check that the carrier gas supply is sufficient to run all of the samples.
Table 8-3 List of heated regulator IPNs
3000 Micro GC Type Accessory
1,2-Channel 3000 Micro GC G2818A-X
3,4-Channel 3000 Micro GC G2845A-X
Portable 3000 Micro GC G2857A-X
Sample vessel
Sample vessel
stopcock
Relief valve
High pressure vent tubing
Low pressure vent tubing
Quick disconnect fitting
Stainless steel tubing (user provided)