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The latest addition to the DVS family, the DVS Carbon is the first purpose built gravimetric sorption analyzer for advanced carbon capture conditions. In most gas phase carbon capture applications, CO2 often competes with other chemical species at adsorbent sites, especially water vapor. The new DVS Carbon enables the measurement of CO2 uptake in real life conditions, controlling both temperature and humidity at a broad range of CO2 concentrations.

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Available Models

DVS Adventure
Temperature Control range
5°C to 85°C
Heating ramp rates
up to 5oC/min
Sensors
Pt-100 thermocouple type K
Sample mass
between 1 and 1000mg
Resolution (precision)
0.1 μg
Relative humidity sensor
±0.1%RH
Relative humidity range
from 0 to 98%

Key measuring capabilities:

  • Water sorption and desorption isotherms
  • In-situ sample drying to 300ºC
  • Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying cycles
  • Sample masses from 1mg to 5000mg
  • Diffusion and permeability measurements

Key hardware benefits:

  • Open stand design enabling easy access to sample pan
  • Stainless steel stand to minimize static electrical charging
  • Wide operational temperature range (5-85 oC) and uniform temperature enclosure
  • Next generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
  • Capability to upgrade to organic vapors and gasses
  • Optional IR, Raman and Video imaging
DVS Resolution
Temperature Control range
5°C to 85°C
Heating ramp rates
up to 10C/min
Sensors
Pt-100 thermocouple type K
Sample mass
between 1 and 1000mg
Resolution (precision)
0.1 μg
Relative humidity sensor
±0.5%RH
Relative humidity range
from 0 to 98%

Key measuring capabilities:

  • Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
  • Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
  • Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 300 oC
  • Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
  • Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
  • Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

Key hardware benefits:

  • Only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
  • Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
  • Broad range (5-85 oC) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
  • Next generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
  • Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
  • Optional IR, Raman and Video imaging with integrated control software
DVS Endeavour
Temperature Control range
5°C to 85°C
Heating ramp rates
up to 10C/min
Sensors
Pt-100 thermocouple type K
Sample mass
between 1 and 1000mg
Resolution (precision)
0.1 μg
Relative humidity sensor
±1%
Relative humidity range
from 0 to 98%

Key measuring capabilities:

  • Simultaneous 5X sample measurement
  • Organic and Water vapor sorption kinetics
  • Organic vapor sorption in a fixed RH background
  • Real time partial pressure measurement and control
  • Water vapor sorption isotherms from 5 to 85 oC
  • Organic vapor sorption isotherms from 5 to 50 oC
  • In-situ drying of samples to 300oC
  • Optional Color Video Microscopy/Fiber Optic Probe Spectroscopy
  • True0™ drying at 0.0% RH
DVS Intrinsic
Temperature Control range
20–40 °C
Heating ramp rates
up to 10C/min
Sensors
Pt-100 thermocouple type K
Sample mass
between 1 and 4 g
Resolution (precision)
0.1 μg
Relative humidity sensor
±1%
Relative humidity range
from 0 to 98%
Weight
22 KG

Key measuring capabilities:

  • High quality water isotherms and efficient water activity measurements
  • Step-by-step software wizards guide users through routine procedures
  • Smallest, compact design that makes optimal use of limited bench space – only 26cm wide
  • Advanced electronics and simplified user interface
  • Accommodates wide variety of sample geometries and up to 4 gram capacity
  • SMS UltraBalanceTM provides unrivalled sensitivity and baseline stability
  • Built-in Network Connectivity for easy data sharing and remote analysis
  • Expandable operation of up to 5 units from 1 PC via DVS-IntrinsiLinkTM
  • Simple self-install and easy maintenance minimizes total ownership costs
DVS Carbon

Description

DVS Carbon

Temperature Control Range

5°C to 85°C

Heating Ramp Rates

up to 10 °C/min

Sensors

Patented Speed of Sound Sensor
Range: 0-100%vol 5 Accuracy: 0.1%vol up to 40%vol, 1% above
In line NDIR ppm sensor 6,7
Range 0-3%vol Accuracy: 40 ppm

Mass Measurement

Ultrabalance Low Mass
Maximum load: 1000 mg Mass change: ±150 mg Resolution: 0.01 μg Balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg 8
Ultrabalance High Mass
Maximum load: 5000 mg Mass change: ±1000 mg Resolution: 0.1 μg Balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

Relative Humidity Sensor

±0.1%RH

Relative Humidity Range

5 to 60ºC – 0 to 98% RH 60 to 85ºC – 0 to 85% RH

Benefits

  • The only purpose-built system to measure carbon capture properties of materials in real-world conditions
  • Employs specially redesigned, patented Speed of Sound Sensor for accurate real-time precision
  • Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
  • Broad temperature range (5 - 85°C) with a single, uniform, and accurate temperature enclosure
  • Sample heater enabling local temperature control up to 300°C, for activation, drying, etc.
  • Heated reservoir for extended humidity generation (98% RH up to 60°C and 85 %RH up 85°C), with fully automated temperature control
  • Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
  • Optional accessories to enable Raman or NIR spectroscopy as well as video

Capabilities

  • CO2 and H2O sorption and desorption isotherms & kinetics
  • Independent multicomponent control and mixing
  • Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 300°C
  • Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
  • Sample masses from up to 5000 mg
  • Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

Applications

  • Post-combustion capture
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Temperature/moisture swing sorption
  • Direct air capture
  • Solid sorbent characterization

Key Features

  • Humidity Stability over 24 hours
  • True0™ RH
  • State-of-the-Art Temperature Performance
  • Humidity Performance
  • Balance Baseline Stability over 24 hours
  • Studying hygroscopicity of powders, fibres and solids
  • Kinetics of water sorption and desorption
  • Water induced morphology changes
  • Food shelf-life prediction studies
  • Effects of moisture on texture
  • Pharmaceuticals: powders, tablets, API’s and excipient materials
  • Food: powders, processed food, biscuits
  • Natural materials: grains/seed, wood
  • Building materials: aggregates, cement, ceramics
  • Personal care products: cosmetics, hair care, contact lenses
  • Packaging materials: paper, plastics
  • Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Education & Academics
  • Food & Beverage
  • Medical
  • Mining & Minerals
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Polymers, Plastics and Rubbers
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