Downstream process technology – Research lab
The laboratory includes lab-scale equipment for optimization of process conditions, quantification of yields and mass balances, and preparation of product samples (TRL 3-4).
Available unit operations:
- Wet grinder
- Stirred tank reactors with T and pH control (0.25-5 L working volume)
- Stirred tank reactors with T-control and vacuum possibilities (1-5 L working volume)
- Microwave oven
- High pressure press for mechanical dewatering
- Centrifuge (up to 4 x 1.5 L capacity)
- Vacuum film evaporator (5-20 L flasks)
- Filter press
- Cross-flow membrane filtration (micro, ultra, nano)
- Dead-end membrane filtration (micro, ultra)
- Fluid bed and tray dryer
- Vacuum dryer
- Rotomill