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Physicochemical Analyses

Biofuel Oxidation Stability Analyzer


Make and Model

Rancimat Metrohm, 893

Specifications
  • Heating: Two individually heated aluminium heating blocks
  • Max. number of samples: Eight (four in each block)
  • Temperature range: 50 - 220 °C, can be set in steps of 1 °C
  • Temperature correction: -9.9 - +9.9 °C, can be set in steps of 0.1 °C
  • Max. deviation from the set temperature: ±0.3 °C
  • Reproducibility of the set temperature: Typically, better than ±0.2 °C
  • Temperature fluctuations: Typically, <0.1 °C
  • Temperature differential between the individual measuring positions: Typically, <0.3 °C
  • Response temperature of the overheating protection: 260 °C
  • Gas supply: Built-in membrane pump
  • Gas flow range: 1 - 25 L/h
  • Conductivity measurement: 0 - 400 µS/cm
CHNS Analyzer
Make and Model

Elementar, UNICUBE

Specifications
  • Fully automatic computer controlled
  • Sample Size: 0.1 to 500 mg
  • Furnace/Combustion Temperature; 1100 0C
  • Analysis range: 0.01-100 % for Elements (C, H, N, S)
COD Measurement System
Make and Model

WTW Thermoreactor CR 3200

Specifications
  • Determination of COD, total nitrogen and total phosphorus 
  • Thermal reactor for COD and thermal digestion, up to 24 cuvettes using a program settings
  • 8 fixed and 8 adjustable programs with free choice of temperature up to 170 ° C, 115/230V
  • 8 easily selectable digestion programs
Dynamic Foam Analyzer (DFA)

Make and Model

KRUSS DFA 100

Specifications
  • 5 bar pressure
  • Gas flowrate (internal, Air) 0.2 - 1.0 L/min
  • Gas Flowrate (external, N2, CO2) 0.05 -1.0 L/min
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)

Make and Model

TA, DMA Q800

Specifications
  • Air Pressure Range 60-65 PSI

  • Temperature: Low to High

Electrospinning Machine
Make and Model

E-SPIN Nanotech Endowing Nano
Super – ES-2 

Specifications
EP/Lubricity Tester


Make and Model

FANN Instrument, 212 EP

Specifications
  • The motor runs at 90 VDC maximum. Its speed is directly variable by voltage with a maximum of 1800 RPM. The speed is reduced at the V-belt sheaves by a factor of 1:1.6.
  • The analog meter displays RPM or torque as selected by the toggle switch.
  • Magnetic Speed Pickup Sensor
  • Prony Brake
High-Pressure Adsorption Analyzer (PCT-pro)
Make and Model

SETARAM (France, D6350

Specifications
  • PCT (Pressure Composition Isotherms), Gas Sorption Kinetics, Heat-of-Formation, Cycle-Life Kinetics, Cycle-Life PCT, and Volume Calibration
  • Pressure Regulator: Internal PID controlled pressure regulator that operates up to 200 bar
  • Gas Sorption: Can perform adsorption/absorption on Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Helium, Methane
  • Temperature range: upto 450℃
  • Gas Handling: All valves and the pressure regulator are pneumatically controlled
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)
Make and Model

Thermo Fisher Scientific, iCAP Pro X Duo

Specifications
  • RF generator 27.12 MHz with solid state, 1000-1400 W Power
  • Plasma with dual viewing optics
  • High Performance Solid Sate Charged Coupled
  • Wavelength 170-780 nm
Interfacial Rheology Measurement System
Make and Model

Anton Paar, MCR302e

Specifications
  • IRS Interfacial Rheological Cell
  • P-PTD200/80/I/AIR
  • Peltier Temperature Control Device
  • Temperature range: 0 to 200° C
  • Integrated fan for counter cooling
  • Measuring Cone BI-C68-5
  • D: 68.28 mm, Angle 5°
Turbidity Sensor

Make and Model

Crystallization Monitoring Sensor
CrystalEYES

Specifications
  • Probe diameter 5 mm
  • Probe length ~2 mL to a bench-scale 5 L
  • Integrated data logging option
  • Optimum temperature 200 °C
  • Working pressure 10 bar at 25 °C
  • Steam sterilizable up to 200 ⁰C and autoclavable
  • Intelligent software control
Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Make and Model

Rancimat Metrohm, 893

Specifications
  • Force Capacity - 25KN
  • Minimum Test Speed – 0.001mm/min
  • Maximum Test Speed – 1000 mm/min
  • Maximum Crosshead return Speed – 0.001 mm/min to 1000 mm/min
  • Jog Speed - 0.001 mm/min to 1000 mm/min
  • Vertic Test Space /Crosshead Travel - 1100 mm
  • Horizontal Test Space between Columns – 405 mm
  • Load Accuracy - +/- 0.5% of indicated load from 2% to 100% capacity, extended range down to 1% capacity with accuracy of 1% of indicated load
  • Position Accuracy - +/-0.01% of reading or 0.001 mm, whichever is greater
  • Speed Accuracy (% of full speed) - +/- 0.005% of set speed