Pervaporation (PV) and Vapour Permeation Lab Tester

The Lab test unit operates in batch and crossflow mode. It can operate in either pervaporation (PV) or vapor permeation (VP) mode. The system is suitable for testing flat-sheet, hollow fiber & tubular membranes.

The unit consists of:

  • Jacketed feed tank volume of 3 L
  • Feed temperature & pressure gauge
  • Retentate condensor
  • Retentate temperature & pressure gauge
  • Permeate vacuum gauge
  • Permeate Condensor
  • Pump for liquid return
  • Condensate collection port
  • Liquid nitrogen vacuum cold trap
  • Overall system hold up volume of 4 L
  • Polycarbonate enclosures with cut-outs for utility tubings & elephant suction hood
Mechanical Design Specifications:
  • Operating Pressure – 1-3 barg
  • Design Pressure – 5 barg
  • Operating Temperature – 90-110 °C
  • Design Temperature – 150 °C
Client Scope:
  • Recirculating heating bath
  • Recirculating Chiller
  • Heating Pump