Analytical equipment
We have a variety of analytical equipment available at the centre.
Ultrafiltration and filtration
We have a continuous ultrafiltration unit as well as several filtration units.
VERSAflux 13 Ultrafiltration Unit
We have a continuous ultrafiltration unit. The VERSAflux ultrafiltration unit is an easy-to use, manual cross flow filtration system suitable for applications ranging from process development to large-scale biopharmaceutical production. The system is optimised for hollow fibre cartridges, which are well-suited for both microfiltration applications, such as cell harvesting and clarification, as well as for protein concentration and purification.
Guedu filter drier
Our Guedu filter drier can be used for separating solids and liquids from each other, before drying the products. The system is a 50 L batch system made from 316 stainless steel with an ATEX rated motor/stirrer. Vacuum, heat and pressure can be applied to assist in the filtering and drying process. The side discharge valve allows product sampling without risk of contamination to bulk material or the operator.
Pope Nutsche filter
Our Nutsche Filter is a 5 L stainless steel filter-dryer for convenient filtering, washing, reslurrying, and drying of high purity compounds in a single contained vessel.
To use the filtration equipment or find out more about its capabilities, please contact us.
We have an extensive range of downstream processing equipment, see below.
Downstream processing
Counter current liquid-liquid separator/contactor
Our CINC counter current liquid-liquid separator allow liquid/liquid separation of two phases of differing density.
Chromatography systems
Used for purification and separation of complex organic mixtures.
Distillation and evaporation
Our Centritherm® (CT01-9RM) evaporator is one of our distillation units, which is particularly suitable for concentration of materials at relatively low temperatures.
Flavourtech spinning cone
We have a larger version of the Centritherm evaporator, the Flavourtech Spinning Cone, capable of handling up to 1 ton/h of material. The flavourtech spinning cone is a thin-film distillation column, consisting of 21 inverted cones.
Gas chromatography
Gas chromatography (GC) is a flexible technique that allows separation and quantification of chemical substances found within a complex mixture.
Pilot-scale continuous centrifuges
We have two pilot scale continuous centrifuges, capable of operating (depending on feedstock) at process feedstocks rates of up to 100 L/h.
Ultrafiltration and filtration
We have several filtration units available at the BDC.
Let's work together
We have worked on 1,500 bio-based projects to date
We have several ways to work with us, including business advisory programmes and self-funded commercial options. We even have the option for you to hire our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and office space.
