An Improved Light Hydrocarbon Analysis System.
Abstract
A system for extracting and measuring ambient levels of C1-C4 hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide (CO) in seawater is described. The analytical instrument is a gas chromatograph with flame ionization detectors that incorporates a catalytic conversion of CO to CH4 (methane). The samples are concentrated prior to introduction to the chromatographic system. The volatile hydrocarbons are extracted from the seawater by the use of a helium flow stream and concentrated on dry ice-acetone cold traps. Air samples can be processed in a similar way. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 11, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA114575
Entities
People
- R. A. Lamontagne
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory