Flow cell system for turbidimeter
AssigneeHach Company
InventorErnie R. Paoli
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Abstract
A flow cell system for use with a nephelometer (i.e., turbidimeter) to measure the turbidity of a liquid (e.g., water). The flow cell includes a transparent sample cell, an inlet port on the upper end of the cell, an outlet port on the upper end of the cell and another outlet port on the lower end of the cell. The upper outlet port collects and expels air bubbles and particles that tend to float in the sample. The lower outlet port collects and discharges settled solids. Measurement can be made on a dynamic (flowing) sample or a portion of the sample may be measured under static (non-flowing) conditions.
Claims5
A flow cell system for use with a nephelometer, the system comprising:
- (a) a sample cell having a light transparent wall;
- wherein said cell has upper and lower ends;
- (b) an inlet port on said upper end of said cell for introducing liquid into said cell;
- and
- (c) first and second outlet ports;
- wherein said first outlet port communicates with said upper end of said cell, and wherein said second outlet port communicates with said lower end of said cell;
- and
- (d) baffle means in said upper end of said cell for directing liquid entering through said inlet port against said wall.
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