What the facility does
Pilot and demo space for renewable fuel systems, some ASTM fuel testing for biofuels
Area(s) of Expertise
The Industry Resource Centre (pilot space) and the analytical lab are located in the same building to facilitate development of pilot scale technologies.
Research Services
- ASTM testing for biodiesel
- Scale up and pilot manufacturing
Sectors of Application
- Agriculture, animal science and food
- Chemical industries
- Clean technology
- Energy (renewable and fossil)
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized Labs and Equipment
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Name of specialized lab |
Name of equipment |
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BioIndustry Resource Centre |
Varian GC/FID (with HS capability) |
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Sindie Bio-Sulphur Analyzer |
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Metrohm Rancimat |
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Karl-Fisher Titrator |
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Muffle Furnace |
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75,L Fermenter Systems |
| OCCI Chemistry Lab |
Agilent GC/MS |
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Agilent LC/MS |
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Various (UV/vis spectrophotometer, automatic titrator |
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Plant physiology lab |
Controlled environment chambers |
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Microbiology lab |
Private and Public Sector Research Partners
- Durham Energy Recovery Inc.
- Ceres Solutions