Buffer Assembly for Noble Gas Isotope Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing noble gas isotope analysis devices face issues with pressure variations and potential leakage due to the impact of natural gas samples on valve connections, which can lead to equipment damage and gas loss.
Innovation Solution
A buffer assembly is introduced, comprising an air-pressure buffer member with pneumatic components that deform under gas flow to slow down and resist the gas flow, reducing pressure impacts on the air inlet pipe and extending equipment lifespan by creating a multi-layer resistance effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If natural gas sample is extracted under negative pressure, then noble gas components can be separated and concentrated, but large pressure variation and impact force may break the connection and cause natural gas leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The buffer assembly is installed beforehand at the air inlet pipe to cushion the impact force of natural gas samples before they reach the valve connection. The pneumatic components create a buffer zone that absorbs pressure shocks, preventing connection breakage while maintaining the negative pressure extraction process for noble gas separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The buffer assembly acts as an intermediary component between the natural gas sample and the valve connection. It mediates the pressure transmission, allowing the negative pressure extraction to continue while protecting the vulnerable connection point from direct impact forces that would cause leakage.
2Ease of operation
If valve connection is directly exposed to natural gas flow, then simple operation is achieved, but the connection suffers large impact and may break easily
Solution Approach 1:
The buffer assembly provides beforehand cushioning to protect the valve connection from impact forces. This allows the system to maintain simple operation with direct valve control while the buffer assembly preemptively absorbs shocks that would otherwise weaken or break the connection over time.
3Productivity
If air inlet pipe is connected directly to natural gas source, then efficient gas extraction is achieved, but pressure changes cause impact on valve port
Solution Approach 1:
The buffer assembly serves as an intermediary between the air inlet pipe and the natural gas source. It allows efficient gas extraction to continue while mediating the harmful pressure impacts, absorbing shocks before they reach the valve port and protecting the system from pressure-related damage.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The buffer assembly effectively alleviates the impact of natural gas samples on the air inlet pipe, preventing leakage and extending the service life of the equipment while enabling efficient separation and analysis of noble gas components.
Implementation Method 1
the plurality of pneumatic components are configured to be deformed under the action of a gas flow to slow down the gas flow
Implementation Method 2
the air-pressure buffer member is arranged in the air inlet pipe... to buffer changes of air pressure
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AI summary
A buffer assembly for a noble gas isotope analysis device, including an air inlet pipe and an air-pressure buffer member. The air inlet pipe is connected to the noble gas isotope analysis device, and is provided with a valve. The air-pressure buffer member is provided in the air inlet pipe, and includes a connecting pipe arranged inside the air inlet pipe. Multiple pneumatic components are sleeved outside the connecting pipe, and are configured to be deformed under the action of a gas flow to decelerate the gas flow. A noble gas isotope analysis device including the buffer assembly and an isotope analysis method using the noble gas isotope analysis device are also provided.