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10 Appendix
10.1
Activated carbon filter: description and application notes
10.1.1
Filter construction
The figure above shows the carbon filter. Two caps with tube connections
close the acryl glass container containing the activated carbon. Both caps
are inserted into the tube (sealed by O-seal). The fittings (tube connection
with seal ring) have closing stoppers to keep the carbon inside. The gas way
is protected against carbon particles with a pre-filter and a fine filter (2 filter
paper discs) in the outlet of the carbon filter.
10.1.2
Application and operation of the filter
Organic components of the test gas (e.g. alcohols) are adsorbed by the
carbon. After longer usage the cell voltage or the oxygen concentration can
drop unexpectedly. This is a sign for saturation of the filter. The filter or the
carbon filling must be replaced (see 10.1.3).