Analytic sensors and methods utilize an attenuated total reflection (ATR) crystal to detect volatile compounds in an arrangement that reduces interference from compounds other than the one of interest. In particular, the components in the measurement stream are limited to those having volatilities close to that of the analyte of interest, which may be identified based on, for example, the temperature of the ATR crystal and the dwell timei.e., an interval of substantially constant temperature as the ATR crystal is heated.

Analytic sensors and methods utilize an attenuated total reflection (ATR) crystal to detect volatile compounds in an arrangement that reduces interference from compounds other than the one of interest. In particular, the components in the measurement stream are limited to those having volatilities close to that of the analyte of interest, which may be identified based on, for example, the temperature of the ATR crystal and the dwell timei.e., an interval of substantially constant temperature as the ATR crystal is heated.

The invention relates to a method and device for measuring the dew point of humid gases, and more particularly to determining the humidity of gas mixtures according to the dew point, and can be used in all fields in which measurements of this sort are required. The claimed device is capable of determining a dew point in a range of from +45 C. to +95 C., which corresponds to a moisture content of from 65 to 3000 g of water per 1 kg of dry air. The device performs continuous measurement. The essence of the invention is that the claimed method for measuring dew point consists in determining the point of a sudden change in the temperature gradient along a tubular cooler through which the humid gas under examination is passed, and calculating the temperature at which this change takes place. The tubular cooler is cooled by the surrounding air. The device has a generator for generating an output signal that transmits information about the parameters of the gas to external systems and that can be used as an input signal for a moisture content regulator. The device can be equipped with a digital indicator for displaying the gas parameters obtained.

A system and method for distillation testing of a liquid sample at atmospheric pressure for the improved prediction of the heating necessary to reach the initial boiling point (IBP) and ensure the IBP is observed within certain time constraints, and regardless of sample composition. This monitors the sample by the camera during different heating phases of the test to obtain visual images of the sample and a computer analyzes image data observed to regulate the optimal distillation process.

A system and method for distillation testing of a liquid sample at atmospheric pressure for the improved prediction of the heating necessary to reach the initial boiling point (IBP) and ensure the IBP is observed within certain time constraints, and regardless of sample composition. This monitors the sample by the camera during different heating phases of the test to obtain visual images of the sample and a computer analyzes image data observed to regulate the optimal distillation process.

A method for measuring the purity of a glycol sample includes measuring the purity of the glycol sample via gas chromatography, measuring the purity of the glycol sample via evaporation, measuring the purity of the glycol sample via titration, and comparing the purity of the glycol sample from gas chromatography, evaporation, and titration to obtain an accurate purity. A system for measuring the purity of a glycol sample in a pipeline includes at least one type of testing equipment connected to the pipeline via at least one test line and an interfacial online data processor in communication with the at least one type of testing equipment. The at least one type of testing equipment includes a gas chromatography instrument, an evaporation instrument, and a titration instrument.

A temperature testing system for hydrate nucleation and phase transition based on infrared imaging is provided and includes a gas-liquid supplying device, a refrigeration device, an infrared imaging device, a hydrate generation device, and a data acquisition device. The gas-liquid supplying device is configured to provide a gas and a liquid required for synthetizing a hydrate. The refrigeration device is configured to provide a temperature environment required for synthetizing the hydrate. The infrared imaging device is configured to in-situ measure temperature changes caused during a formation of the hydrate. The hydrate generation device is configured to provide a visual growth environment for nucleation and phase transition of the hydrate. The data acquisition device is configured to collect a temperature, a system pressure, and infrared imaging data from the hydrate generation device. The temperature testing system can accurately determine the temperature evolution during the nucleation, formation, and decomposition of the hydrate.

Cryogenic device analysis systems are provided that can include: a cold source within a first vacuum chamber; a cryogenic device mount within a second vacuum chamber, wherein the first and second vacuum chambers are separated by a vacuum barrier; a first thermal conduit extending from the cold source through the vacuum barrier to the sample mount; a first thermal switch along the first thermal conduit and operatively aligned between the cold source and the vacuum barrier. Methods for performing analysis of a cryogenic device are also provided.

Switch assemblies for a cryogenic device analysis system are provided. The switch assembly can include: a cold source conductive member extending lengthwise to a cold source; and a cryogenic device conductive member extending lengthwise to a cryogenic device and at least partially overlapping at least a portion of the cold source conductive member. Methods for closing a conductive connection between a cold source and a cryogenic device within a cryogenic analysis system are provided. Methods for opening a conductive connection between a cold source and a cryogenic device within a cryogenic analysis system are provided. Cryogenic device analysis systems are also provided.

The apparatus includes a pyrolysis chamber configured to receive and hold within an interior space a volume of an aqueous fluid and to maintain a pressure within the interior space for a duration of an experimental period when a removable head is in a closed position. The apparatus includes a sample basket assembly comprising a plurality of baskets attached to the removable head by one or more rods. Each basket is configured to receive one or more source rock samples. The sample basket assembly is configured such that, when the removable head is in the closed position and the one or more source samples are disposed within each basket, the samples suspended in a substantially stationary position above the floor.