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Advanced Modular Sample System

Richard E. Hughes

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15915 So. San Pedro St.Gardena, CA 90248

(310) 515-2866autoflow@pacbell.net

Standard Products

• Autoplex® Modular Sample System Manifold

Patent Pending

• Autoplex®

Double Block and Bleed, Sample Stream Select Valves

• Flow Switches

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Advanced Modular Sample System(AMSS)

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Autoplex® Modular Sample System Manifold

• Miniaturization – 1/10 External Volume

• Enhanced Analysis Capabilities

–1/100 Internal Volume of Conventional Systems

–Fluid Transport Time to Analyzer Reduced by 1000%

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AMSS Features

• Defined Interface

• Fully Compliant with ISA SP-76 Specification

• Capability for Rapid Design and Development

• Accommodates Many Sample System Configurations

• Multiple or Optional Internal Porting Paths

• Multiple Manifolds Can Be Bridged

• Accommodates “Smart Systems” and Redundancy

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AMSS 3

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AMSS Features 2

• Defined Performance and Test Specifications

• Eliminates Contamination Reduction Caused by

Pipe and Tube Fittings

• Elimination of Leak Paths Caused by Pipe and Tube

Fittings

• Enhanced Servicing and Maintenance

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Typical Conventional Sample System

• Components Laid Out on Panel

• Pressure Connections Joined with Tubing and Tube Fittings

• Mounted in an Enclosure

• Enclosure May be Heated

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AMSS Class I, Div 1

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AMSS Installation

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AMSS Installation 2

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AMSS 1

Fast Loop

Calibration

Stream SelectDB&B

AVR

Armored Flow Meters

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AMSS 2

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SP-76 Manifold

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SP-76 Filter

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Typical Available Standard Components

• Shut-Off Valves

• Selector Valves – Air Operated

• Selector Valves – DB&B

• Selector Valves- ARV

• Filters– Particulate

– Bypass

– Coalescing

• Pressure Regulators– Pressure Reducing

– Back Pressure

• Pressure Gauges

• Pressure Transmitters 4-20ma– Classified Service

• Relief Valve

• Flow Control Valves – Manual

• Flow Control Valves – 4-20ma input– Classified Service

• Flow Meter – 4-20ma output– Classified Service

• Flow Switch – Conventional– Classified Service

• Armored Flow Meter

• Heating Element– Classified service

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AMSS Smart / Redundant Systems

• Faults detected to the system or component level

• Capable of automatic switching to a parallel, redundant system

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AMSS Cost Reduction

• Component Integration

–DB&B and ARV

• Availability of Components

• Assignment of Costs

• Cost of Ownership Studies