CARBON 14 SAMPLER WITH 4 VIALS (OVEN) - HAGUE 7000

An entirely new concept, this C14 sampling equipment brings original solutions in the exploitation of sampling systems for CARBON gas and CARBON water. This sampler is mainly used for the detection of chimney rejects and CARBON wastes degassing.

The conception of this machine has been essentially focused on optimum sampling efficiency associated with ergonomics adapted to all utilization conditions. The liquid solution can now be collected monthly (instead of a usual weekly frequency) thanks to a cooling system water circuit that will prevent all sample loss due to evaporation in the feeding-bottles. Its original dynamic tightning system on the four feeding-bottles, permits manipulation (on/off) particularly confortably of this device in all circumstances without pressing back nor solution loss.

A microprocessor pilots and manages all functioning parameters, insuring thus a total security in its utilization on long periods.

Working principle Carbon 14 is trapped in a soda solution or a scintilling liquid for further spectrometry analysis in a laboratory. The carbon 14 contained in the sampled air is either as CO₂, CO gas or organic C.
- The CO₂ gas is directly trapped into the first and second bolltes.
- The CO gas and organic C are oxidized in the oven to form CO₂ which is trapped in the third and fourth bottles.
The ratio between radionucleid quantity measured in the bottles and the quantity of swallowed air allows to calculate the C14 concentration.

Quality norm

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NF M60-812-1 NORM

Key Advantages
1. EXCELLENT TRAPPING EFFICIENCY (close to 99%).
2. COOLING SYSTEM TO INCREASE SAMPLING LENGTH (option).
3. GOOD PRICE.
4. CONSTANT EVOLUTION OF THE PRODUCT.
5. EASY TO USE.
6. CONNECTABLE TO ALL SAMPLING LINES.

TESTS & RESULTS

TEST	RESULTS
Repeatability and accuracy AIRFLOW	Repeatibility : ±0,8% Accuracy : ±1%
Repeatability and accuracy of oxidizing oven temperature	According to specifications given in technical performances
C14 trapping (air carbon)	Trapping efficiency > 85 %
C14 trapping (methane carbon)	Trapping efficiency > 90 %
Other radioactive gas RESPONSE	No influence
Cold system efficiency	Room temperature =+20°C Water temp. in feeding-bottle= +5°C Room temperature =+45°C Water temp.in feeding-bottle=+15°C

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage requirement : 220 Volts. (±10%).
Power consumption : 300 Watts (700 Watts, with cooling system option).
Frequency voltage: 50 Hz (±10%).

Running fully piloted by microprocessor :
Airflow (from 10 to 55 liters/hour) and detection of tightness defect of bottles.
Heap of gases posted by the machine (until 25,000 m³).
Temperature of oxidizing oven : (from+ 200°C to + 500° C).
Cooling system : +5°C to +15°C (depending on the ambient temperature).
Circulation of the cold liquid : automatic error detection.
Circulation pump of the cold liquid : functioning.

Alarm Buzzer for all defects detected.
Electrical output by : RS 232. (J.BUS system optional).
Electrical signal TOR card - alarm state relay (option).
Detection and identification of defects from a distance (via RS 232).
Differential circuit-breaker (cut current = 30mA).
Display : to crystals liquidate type matrical 2 lines of 16 characters.
Simultaneous display of:
Oven and cold temperature .
Instantaneous airflow and volume accrued.
Duration of the trapping and alarm.
Resumption of running witnesses of the oven and cold group by LED diode on front panel of HAGUE 7000 equipment.
Power consumption by the cold system: 400 Watts.

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Monoshell BOX in alloy of aluminium.
Front panel in LEXAN anti-stripe material.
Box painted : special powder paint, seed look.
Main materials constituting the mechanical parts are: PVC, POLYACETAL, POLYAMID, NYLON, Alloy of Aluminium, STAINLESS Steel, brass nickel-plated.
Feeding-bottles in GLASS have a content of about 250 ml (the admissible height of the feeding bottle is between 169 and 172 mm).
Pump of air aspiration : 10 to 55 liters per hour.
Electronic airflow sensor (accurate= 1% calibrated).
Oxidizing oven (for catalysis) in STAINLESS steel built . Axial Ingate opening (for catalytic recharging) and radial glove finger for control of the temperature by stallion thermometer. Fastly and well-off recharging catalysis.
Catalysis : two different types depending on carbon 14 form (air or methane).
Meadow-paper filter to the admission of air (= 45 mm).
Operating temperature : +2°C to + 45°C.
Storage temperature : -5°C to + 70°C.
Running device under 0°C is impossible with this equipment.
Weight of the machine : without cold system option : 18Kg. With cold system option : 29 Kg.
Carriage : 3 handles system for comfortably transportation by 2 people.
Dimensions : Length= 580 mm, Height= 265 mm, Depth= 210 mm.

[**] Cooling system of water (optional) :
Pump of water circulation (2 liters per minute).
Cold system with condenser. Thermal dissipation insured by a turbine to air. Mini temperature obtained = +2°C to +30°C under ambient temperature or +9°C to +45°C under ambient temperature.
The water temperature plug of the feeding-bottles been made in the circuit of water Cold system.
The optional cooling system can be installed on standard SDEC France collectors.