• DocumentCode
    3287015
  • Title

    Micro gas chromatograph for harsh refinery gas environment: Microvalves based on PEEK membranes

  • Author

    Nachef, K. ; Bourlon, B. ; Danaie, K. ; Guieze, P. ; Donzier, E. ; Marty, F. ; Bourouina, T.

  • Author_Institution
    MEMS Schlumberger Center, Schlumberger, Elancourt, France
  • fYear
    2009
  • fDate
    25-28 Oct. 2009
  • Firstpage
    1081
  • Lastpage
    1085
  • Abstract
    In the context of refinery gas testing, we studied the potential of a micro-gas chromatograph (¿GC). For this purpose, we fabricated a new type of gas microvalve, based on a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) membrane, which is suitable for the harsh environment of natural gas. Experimental results are presented along with simulations to describe and discuss the static and dynamic behaviors of such a device.
  • Keywords
    chromatography; membranes; microvalves; natural gas technology; polymers; refining; PEEK membranes; gas microvalve; harsh refinery gas environment; microgas chromatograph; natural gas; polyetheretherketone membrane; refinery gas testing; Biomembranes; Chemicals; Etching; Micromechanical devices; Microvalves; Natural gas; Polymers; Silicon on insulator technology; Temperature; Testing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Sensors, 2009 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Christchurch
  • ISSN
    1930-0395
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-4548-6
  • Electronic_ISBN
    1930-0395
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ICSENS.2009.5398564
  • Filename
    5398564