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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 22, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2010
Charles S. Sluder, Knoxville, TN (US);
John M. Storey, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Samuel A. Lewis, Sr., Andersonville, TN (US);
Charles S. Sluder, Knoxville, TN (US);
John M. Storey, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Samuel A. Lewis, Sr., Andersonville, TN (US);
UT-Battelle, LLC, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for rapid fractionation of hydrocarbon phases in a sample fluid stream are disclosed. Examples of the disclosed apparatus and method include an assembly of elements in fluid communication with one another including one or more valves and at least one sorbent chamber for removing certain classifications of hydrocarbons and detecting the remaining fractions using a detector. The respective ratios of hydrocarbons are determined by comparison with a non separated fluid stream.