Medical & Educational Instruments

PROCESS ENGINEERING

GPA L10

STUDY OF FREEZE-DRYING

Description This unit is designed to study the freeze-drying of foods. The main components are made of borosilicate glass. Technical documentation and instructions are provided. This unit is designed for various levels of study. Teaching suggested applications* - Material and thermal balance - Study of the freeze drying process - Complete observation of the process - Freeze drying of foods  - Outputs and efficiencies

 

GPA LJ1

Fruit juice production line

Description - Equipment designed for the production of fruit juice in an automated or manual way. - Production rate: 200 L/h - Designed and manufactured to industrial standards.  The various components can be used in the “stand alone” mode. - The hydraulic circuit and all the elements are made of 316 L stainless steel.   SMS connectors are used to connect the various components to each other. - Technical documentation and instructions are provided.  Teaching suggested applications* Complete study of a fruit juice production line Fruit juice production using various fruit varieties and various procedures Technical study of the various steps of production Study of the various methods of analysis Test of the final products: sense of taste, aspect…

 

GPA LL0

MILK LINE

Description Group of equipment allowing to follow the methods of manufacture of milk in an industrial or artisanal way.  The design, manufacture and the used material use several units from industrial origin but it can be used individually.  A complete formation must be envisaged for a better use of the installation.  The unit is delivered with teaching handbook and technical documentation. Teaching suggested applications* • Complete study of the milk line : by proposing different ways to use the milk  • Manufacturing of the pasteurised milk of industrial in an industrial or artisanal way  • Technical study of the various stages of manufacture  • Follow up of a skimmed milk, half skimmed or non skimmed  • Study of the various methods of analyses  • Test of the products manufactured : taste, the aspect,…

 

GPB OS1

REVERSE OSMOSIS

Description The unit is delivered complete with instrumentation, technical documentation, and instructions.  Designed and manufactured to industrial standards.  Application: Desalination of salt water through a membrane. Teaching suggested applications* • Study of the characteristics of the reverse osmosis modulus : desalted water, flow rates and conductivity measurements, flow rate/pressure diagrams • Determination of the osmotic pressure in an aqueous liquid • Determination of the retaining rate of the membrane • Study of the filtration at a constant retaining rate

 

GPB SD0

STUDY OF SEDIMENTATION

Description  The purpose of this unit is to separate solid particles suspended in a liquid by allowing them to settle under their own weight.  The use of transparent glass tubes and a light make it easy to observe the settling process.  Batch process.   Simple to install and use.  This unit is designed for various levels and fields of study.  Technical documentation and instructions are provided.  Teaching suggested applications* - Observation of the phenomenon of settling - Influence of the concentration of the solid phase, the nature of liquid or solid phase, the temperature… - Determination of the sedimentation rate - Determination of decantation rate

 

GPC E05

LIQUID - LIQUID EXTRACTION DEMONSTRATION LIQUID

Description  Process of separation of the components of a liquid mixture based on the difference in solubility of the components in a specific solvent.  Simulates a liquid-liquid extraction process commonly used in industry.  Provides a method to check the feasibility of an extraction process.  A user manual is provided. Teaching suggested applications* • Study of an extraction process • Determination of the number of theoretical stages  • Effectiveness of the column • Mass balance : transfer of matter

 

GPB T50

Effluent treatment unit in anaerobic element

Description This unit provides the anaerobic environment in which, micro-organisms can digest pollutants found in the water.  One of the products of the reaction is oxygen.  The process is carried out by adding water, requiring treatment, to a solid-liquid fluidised bed.   The unit is mounted on an extruded aluminium section (or stainless steel if desired) with small wheels.  This unit is designed for various levels and fields of study.  Technical documentation and instructions are provided. Teaching suggested applications* Determination of the conditions for anaerobic treatment  Determination of the COD with test tubes  Nature of bacteria or yeast and their development in an anaerobic medium  Nature of the pollutants  Determination of the staying time of the sludge  Capability for decantation