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Pressure Regulator

Quick Facts

• Size:

Diameter = 1.5 inches (3.81 cm)

Height = 1.875 inches (4.7625 cm)

Object of comparable size: The pressure regulator is roughly the same length and thickness as a staple remover.

• Materials Used: Outer shell of stainless steel



• Purpose: adjusts the flow of gases from the inlet to maintain a constant pressure



• Location:



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For an enlarged GCMS schematic, click here

• Picture:



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Pressure regulator head-on (left) and bottom view of pressure regulator (right)

• Manufacturer: The pressure regulator was supplied by Autoflow Products Co.

For a list of companies that supplied major parts or important services for Huygens' GCMS, click here.

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