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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2005
Roland Gregor Paul Kusay, Redhill, GB;
Clive Marcus Lloyd Tunna, Bolney, GB;
Roland Gregor Paul Kusay, Redhill, GB;
Clive Marcus Lloyd Tunna, Bolney, GB;
Edwards Limited, Crawley, West Sussex, GB;
Abstract
A method of inhibiting combustion within a vacuum pump is provided. The method steps include monitoring and composition of a fluid within the pump and supplying purge gas to the pump to inhibit the onset of a combustion of the fluid. There is also provided a pumping arrangement comprising a vacuum pump () together with means () for supplying purge gas to the pump. Sensor means () are provided for outputting a signal indicative of the onset of a combustion condition within the pump. Control means () receive the signal and, in turn, actuate the supply means () dependant on the signal received.