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The Research Center for Alternative Bioresources and Biofuels – BIORES
National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM
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4 modern laboratories: Bioproducts laboratory; Biofuels laboratory; Extraction laboratory; Test and measurements laboratory; TEAM MEMBERS: 12 Scientific researchers (9 PhD); 6 Assistant scientific researchers (4 PhD students, 1 Masters student, 1 Masters graduate); STUDY FIELDS: Organic and inorganic chemistry; Chemical engineering; Biology; Ecology; Environmental protection; Catalysis and catalysts. RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST Energy, environment and climate change / Circular ec...
Ana-Maria
GALAN
anamaria.galan@icechim.ro
PhD, Eng.
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Mihaela BOMBOS
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Cristina ENASCUTA
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Ana Maria GALAN
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Ana-Maria GALAN
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Rodica GANEA
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Constantin NEAMTU
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Emilia OPRESCU
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Diana PASARIN
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Adrian RADU
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Elena RADU
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Camelia ROVINARU
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Daniela STALPEANU
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Emil STEPAN
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Gabi VASILIEVICI
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Sanda VELEA
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Pilot Plants for Process Testing
RI Domain of activity
Energy Engineering Facilities (non-nuclear)
RI Domain of activity
Environmental Management Infrastructures
RI Domain of activity
Sustainable biosequestration of GHG in microalgal photosynthetic systems with high algal biomas
RI Domain of activity
Type Of RI:
Single sited RI
RI Life Cycle Status:
Active RI
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Research Services
Growth of microalgae cultures in a closed photo-bioreactor system
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:
Autotrophic and Mixotrophic Growth, at laboratory scale closed photobioreactors(3L) or micro-pilot scale closed photobioreactor (200L), of over 40 microalgae species ( Nannochloris, Nannochloropsis, Chlorella, Spirulina, etc), in well established mediums (BBM, Zarrouk, D/2, BG11, ASW)
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Ana Maria GALAN
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Extraction of valuable bio-products from biomass
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Extraction of valuable bio-products from biomass ( such as: micro-algal biomass, seeds, various vegetal sources) using established protocols by means of organic solvents, supercritical CO2 or ultrasound-assisted extraction.
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Preservation of bioproducts by means of lyophilization
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Conservation of the by-products by freeze drying (sublimation) at user-defined temperature limit values and pressure limit values.
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Ana Maria GALAN
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Daniela STALPEANU
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Biofuel production, such as biodiesel & aviation jet-fuel
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Utilization of algae, as raw material for producing alternative fuels for aviation that could replace the petrochemical jet fuel up to 50% by volume without any durability problems, by an integrated technologies system starting from algae.
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Emil STEPAN
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Cristina ENASCUTA
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Valorization of obtained by-products: glycerol and spent biomass
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:
Conversion of crude glycerol into added value chemicals or materials by different catalytic processes involving oxidation, hydrogenolysis, etherification and esterification. Biogas, based on anaerobic digestion of spent biomass.
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Ana Maria GALAN
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Emil STEPAN
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Emilia OPRESCU
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Testing of catalysts
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Testing of catalysts is performed in CONTINUOUS FLOW TUBULAR REACTOR from Parr Instruments. Applications: Hydrogenation; Dehydrogenation; Hydrocracking; Hydroformulation; Reforming etc.
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Gabi VASILIEVICI
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Rodica GANEA
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Mihaela BOMBOS
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Catalyst supports / catalysts - preparation and characterization
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Gabi VASILIEVICI
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Rodica GANEA
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Mihaela BOMBOS
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Chemical composition analysis of bioproducts and biomass
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Using established protocols and work methods , by means of GC-MS, HPLC, TGA
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Elena RADU
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Adrian RADU
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Valorization of agro-food wastes for obtaining high added value products
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:
Cultivation and maintenance of different types of fungal and bacteria strains. Cultivation of yeast strains on different types of wastes/by-products substrates with biomass accumulation for extraction of different bioactive compounds and production of single cell protein.
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Diana PASARIN
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Camelia ROVINARU
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Extraction of essential oils
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Extraction of essential oils from aromatic and medicinal plants by hydro-distillation, steam distillation, solvents, ultrasound-assisted extraction.
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Diana PASARIN
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Camelia ROVINARU
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Production of food supplements from natural resources
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Obtaining of non-alcoholic milk and mineral water based beverages with natural ingredients (fibers, colours, flavors) incorporated.
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Diana PASARIN
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Camelia ROVINARU
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Anaerobic digestion studies
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Feedstocks characterization; Development of energy efficient technologies; Anaerobic digestion optimization; Digestor design; Waste management and water reclamation; Nutrient recovery; Waste water and solid analysis;
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Ana-Maria GALAN
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Sanda VELEA
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Fertilizers formulation
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:
- Solid fertilizers formulation; - Liquid fertilizers formulation; - Fertilizers characterization;
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Cristina ENASCUTA
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Constantin NEAMTU
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Research Equipment
PHOTOBIOREACTOR SARTORIUS, TIP PBR 25S
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DESCRIPTION:
Modular photosynthesis system -Sterilizable -Length of 6 meters; - Construction transparent material (glass) - Useful volume: 3 liters - Lighting system with 18 W fluorescent lamps with control and power connection
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2007
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PHOTOBIOREACTOR (PHYTA PLATFORM FROM CULTURING SOLUTIONS, USA)
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DESCRIPTION:
Tubular sterilizable modular, formed interconnected horizontal tube, made of transparent material (glass or polymeric material); -50 mm max diameter tubes - Tubular system useful volume: 40 liters min - max 60 liters - tank supply / recycling / collection of stainless steel or polymeric material, with volume up to 50 liters; - Control Panel ; - Fluorescent lighting system with white light, with min 30 W / lamp and photosynthetic active radiation of 500-400 μE / m2s
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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LAB FERMENTER TYPE RALF, 5L
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DESCRIPTION:
- Volume: 5 L - Material: Duran glass with double jacket for temperature control through an external water bath - Operational temperature: up to 80oC - Operational pressure: up to max. 1.5 bar - Air inlet pressure to fermenter shoul not exceed 1.5 bar
PRODUCER:
Bioengineering, Switzerland
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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LIOPHYLISATION EQUIPMENT
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DESCRIPTION:
Freeze for solid or liquid with capacity of the condenser of up to 4 kg / 24 h - Condenser temperature to - 600C - Control unit with LCD display and keypad interface operating sensitive - Vacuum pump absorption capacity of 2 m3 h minim and final pressure up to 5 x 10-3
PRODUCER:
MARTIN CHRIST - ALPHA 1-2 PLUS
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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CENTRIFUGE ROTINA 420R
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DESCRIPTION:
Centrifuge with rotor 4-place 4 x 250 ml capacity with cooling; - Stainless steel centrifuge chamber
PRODUCER:
Hettich
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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SEPARATOR CENTRIFUGE
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DESCRIPTION:
Centrifuge with algal biomass separation plates for use in laboratory, with self-cleaning, fitted with material loading, exhaust pressure of the fluid decanted, centripetal pump, collecting and emptying for the solid (algal biomass) system water supply, drain nozzles
PRODUCER:
GEA WESTFALIA
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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LABORATORY AUTOCLAVE BÜCHIGLASUSTER
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DESCRIPTION:
Laboratory autoclave interchangeable stainless steel pots and glass: Reactor vessel Type 1Bi; Reactor vessel Type 4 - Total volume stainless steel vessel within 3 L - Total volume up to 1.6 L glass vessel
PRODUCER:
BŰCHI A.G.,
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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CONTINUOUS FLOW TUBULAR REACTOR
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DESCRIPTION:
Material of construction: stainless steel resistant to hydrogen - Maximum operating temperature: 550 °C; - Maximum operating pressure: 3000 psi (approx. 200 bar); constant pressure is maintained with a Back Pressure Regulator (BPR) downstream of the reactor; - Gas feed system: Gas Distribution Panel and an electronic Mass Flow Controller for hydrogen, up to 350 mL/min; - Liquid feed system: high pressure piston pump, from 0.01…10mL/min; - Three independent controlled heating zones, controlled by three thermo¬couples and one moveable internal thermocouple; - The reactor has upper and lower supports to hold catalyst particles in place; - Downstream of the reactor are located a cooling condenser and a gas/liquid separator; - Heaters, mass flow controller, BPR and pump are controlled with a computer-based Process Controller coupled with a PC; Applications: Hydrogenation; Dehydrogenation; Hydrocracking; Hydroformulation; Reforming etc.
PRODUCER:
PARR, USA
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2011
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VERSATILE ENVINRONMENTAL TEST CHAMBER
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DESCRIPTION:
Temperature programming cycles - Adjustable timer 00:01 - 99:59 - Start time can be programmed
PRODUCER:
SANYO
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2009
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SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION SYSTEM, MODEL SFT-150SFE/SFR
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DESCRIPTION:
Supercritical processing system provided with: vessel extraction / reaction at high pressure fluid pump, valve and controller to restrict the temperature, pressure and temperature programming dish, alarm systems, manually operated valves
PRODUCER:
SUPERCRITICAL FLUID TECHNOLOGIES, USA
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2011
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GS-MS/MS TRIPLE QUAD, MODEL BUNDLE-11-134
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DESCRIPTION:
Series 7890 gas chromatograph with dual channel mode the analytical Split-Splitless injector with EPC (two pieces) Flame ionization detector FID with EPC - Optimized especially for capillary columns only Mass spectrometer interface, short, 20 cm, temp.max. 350 degrees Automatic Injector 7693 carousel with 16 sample 5975C mass spectrometer detector package including MS data stationcomplete with software and computing It includes special software for controlling operation mode LTM Mass spectra library NIST 08
PRODUCER:
AGILENT TECHNOLOGY USA
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2011
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LC-MS/TOF, MODEL 6224
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DESCRIPTION:
1260 Quaternary HPLC Pump Series 1260 Series Autosampler TOF mass spectrometer ion source incluand Series 6224 package electrospray, TOF MS detector, software, computing complete Set HPLC separation columns (3 pieces with different selectivity) NITROGEN GENERATOR MS, flow 30 liters per minute (producer PEAK Scientific)
PRODUCER:
AGILENT TECHNOLOGY USA
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2011
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BINDER VACUUM DRYING OVEN VD 53 UI
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DESCRIPTION:
Vacuum ovens are ideal for drying of powders, and pastes Temperature range: 15ºC above ambient temperature to 200ºC; Temperature uniformity at 100ºC: ±2K; Temperature fluctuation: ±0.1K; Heating time to 100ºC: 80 min; Permitted end vacuum: ±0.01 mbar; Leak rate: 0.01 bar/h; Interior volume: 53 L. Power supply voltage: 230V.
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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SOXHLET EXTRACTOR
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DESCRIPTION:
Six position, automating heating
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2007
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VIBRA-CELL US 750V
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DESCRIPTION:
Ultrasonic processor Net power output:. VC 750 - 750 Watts. Frequency: 20 kHz Remote actuation compatible. Dimensions: (H x W x D) 235 x 190 x 340 mm
PRODUCER:
Sonics
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2007
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Portable Chlorophyll Fluorometer PAM-2500
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DESCRIPTION:
- PAM-2500 portable chlorophyll fluorometer is a system used for basic/applied research plant screening; - High sensitivity enabling high quality measurements with dilute suspensions of algae and cyanobacteria; - Powerfull illumination system featuring red, blue, far-red light and single/multiple turn-over flashes;
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2010
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Innova® 42 Benchtop Incubator Shakers
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DESCRIPTION:
- Innova 42R shaker for growing refrigeration for growing cultures at near- and sub-ambient temperatures; - The multi-purpose shaker accept flasks to 6 liters, and have an adjustable-height shelf for added incubating or storing capability; - Controls for entering and viewing setpoints are exceptionally easy to use, and positioned at the top of the shaker for easy access;
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2011
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Axiovert 40CFL Inverted Microscop
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DESCRIPTION:
- Axiovert 40 – inverted microscope for living cells; -35-watt lamp, which improves the brightness in transmitted light no matter what contrasting technique is used; - Three-position reflector mount to eliminate more stray light improving overall contrast. Filter sets can also be changed with the click of a button.
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2011
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KDL-5 molecular distillation plant
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DESCRIPTION:
-The glass equipment was built to enable the distillation of thermo-sensible substances and can function at temperatures of up to 350 °C and pressures of up to 10-3 mbar. -The distillation unit is composed of a borosilicate glass evaporator with sheathings for thermal oil heating, a descending X equipped with an electric motor with variable rotations, and an internal condenser made out of borosilicate glass. -The molecular distillation unit has the following characteristics: feed – min 1.5 kg/h; evaporation surface – min 4.8 dm2; condensation surface – min 6 dm2; evaporation temperature – min 350 °C; operating pressure –up to 0.001 mbar.
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PRODUCTION YEAR:
2008
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Orbital shaker with modular incubator system
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DESCRIPTION:
Shaking frequency = 30 - 500 1/min Total stroke / orbit = 10 mm Motion type = rotating Load-bearing capacity = static: 5 kg; less at high shaking frequencies Timer = digital 0 – 999 min / continuous Digital display = shaking frequency / timer
PRODUCER:
Heidolph Instruments
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2004
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AMB Moisture Balance
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DESCRIPTION:
Maximum capacity 50 g Display interval d = 0.001g (1 mg) Environmental temperature = + 15 / + 35°C Resolution of moisture measurement = 0.01% Drying temperature range = 50-160°C Maximum time of drying, modes 4-7 = 9h 50min Power of heaters = 200W
PRODUCER:
ADAM EQUIPMENT
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2005
COMMISSIONING DATE:
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Biological Microscope ECLIPSE E100
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DESCRIPTION:
Optical system = CFI optical system Illumination = High luminescent white LED illuminator (Eco-illumination), 6V20W halogen lamp, Compliant multi-voltage (100 V-240 V) Focusing = Coaxial coarse/fine focusing, Cross roller guide, Focusing stroke: 22 mm, Coarse: 37.7 mm/rotation, Fine: 0.2 mm/rotation, Coarse motion torque adjustable Tubes = E2-TB Binocular Tube Objectives (NA / W.D., mm) = CFI BE Plan Achromat 4x (0.1 / 25) CFI BE Plan Achromat 10x (0.25 / 6.7) CFI BE Plan Achromat 40x (0.65 / 0.6) CFI BE Plan Achromat 100x (1.25 / 0.14) Condensers = YS-CA Abbe Condenser N.A. 1.25, Aperture diaphragm with position guide marking for respective objectives, 33-mm Blue Filter attachable Power consumption (max.) = Normal value: 3 W (LED illumination model), 33 W (halogen illumination model)
PRODUCER:
NIKON (Japanese)
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2008
COMMISSIONING DATE:
DATA SHEET:
Multi 340i SET- Multiparameter Instruments
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DESCRIPTION:
pH measurment Range/ Resolution = pH: -2.00 … +19.99 ; mV: -1999 …+1999 Accuracy (±1 digit) = pH: ± 0.01 pH; mV: ± 1 mV Temperature compensation = Automatic 23 … 221 °F (-5 ... +105.0 °C) Manual -4 … 266 °F (-20 … +130 °C) Oxygen measurement Range/ Resolution = O2 concentration: 0.00 … 19.99 mg/l 0.0 … 90.0 mg/l O2 saturation: 0.00 … 19.99% 0.0 … 600% Accuracy (±1 digit) = ±0.5% of value Temperature compensation = Automatic via IMT Compensation from 32 … 104 °F (0 … 40 °C) Conductivity measurement Range/ Resolution = 1 µS/cm … 500 mS/cm in 4 ranges Salinity: 0.0 … 70.0 Accuracy (±1 digit) = ±1% of value Temperature compensation = Non-linear function for ultrapure and natural waters to EN 27 888
PRODUCER:
WTW (Germany)
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2009
COMMISSIONING DATE:
DATA SHEET:
Multiparameter Bench Photometers C99 series
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DESCRIPTION:
C 99 Series is a line that measure up to 46 parameters in water and wastewater. Light Life = Life of the instrument Light Detector = Silicon Photocell Environment = 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); max 95% RH non-condensing Power Supply = 2 x 9 V batteries / 12 to 20 VDC through voltage adapter Auto-Shut off = After 10' of non-use
PRODUCER:
Hanna Instruments
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2005
COMMISSIONING DATE:
DATA SHEET:
Digestor C9800
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DESCRIPTION:
Performs up to 25 Digestions Simultaneously Timer & Alarm Equipped Internal Temperature Sensor Prevents Overheating Digestor is constructed of durable materials with a vial capacity to perform up to 25 digestions simultaneously. The reactor is equipped with a user selectable temperature setting to allow for COD and total phosphorus reactions at 150ºC and also 105ºC for total nitrogen analysis. To ensure the highest accuracy of digestion, a timer up to 120 minutes is incorporated. An audible alarm indicates when the incubating period is completed. It is also equipped with an ON/OFF LED and a heating LED which advises the user when the selected temperature has been reached. For added safety, an auto-off feature is incorporated and an internal temperature sensor prevents over-heating of the samples.
PRODUCER:
Hanna Instruments
PRODUCTION YEAR:
2005
COMMISSIONING DATE:
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Phone:
021-315.32.99
Fax:
021-312.34.93
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