FIELD: taking atmosphere samples in hermetically sealed tanks. SUBSTANCE: sampling vessel is filled with samples; sample components soluble and/or condensing in transport liquid are discharged together with the latter from tank. Sample is passed immediately upon its entering sampling vessel through Venturi tube within which it is mixed up with transport liquid that functions as washing liquid, and then gaseous components of sample are discharged from sampling vessel together with washing liquid by sudden pressure relief. EFFECT: facilitated procedure. 25 cl, 4 dwg
