With its unparalleled precision in packed bed testing under real-world circumstances, BTA Frontier redefines groundbreaking adsorption analysis. It precisely monitors competitive adsorption over a range of gases and vapors, thanks to sophisticated sensors for CO₂, H₂O, and organic vapors, providing an in-depth understanding of sample characteristics and performance.
The BTA Frontier is an efficient device that supports multi-component uptake investigations with accurate gas-phase mixing and adsorbate detection. It contains a dual-sample column for greater throughput. Its temperature and flow control guarantee excellent accuracy and confidence in the findings.
Single and Multicomponent Breakthrough
Measure the kinetics and uptake of gases and vapors (e.g., CO2, VOCs) using several components (e.g., humidity, N2).
Elevating Throughput
Dual sample columns make sequential experiments and automation for increased throughput possible.
Customizable Sensor Array
A mass spectrometer is not as necessary using specialized sensors for CO2, water, organics, and a high-sensitivity TCD.
Ultimate Accuracy and Flexibility
Automated device that requires little sample for accurate mixture creation and measurement.
Benefits
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Comprehensive Adsorption Analysis:
To thoroughly understand the adsorption characteristics and material performance, perform sorption experiments with one or more components, including sample regeneration and cycling.
Real-World Multi-Component Testing:
To accurately analyze competitive adsorption, simulate real-world conditions by measuring the uptake of one gas or vapor in the presence of others (e.g., CO₂, VOCs alongside water, N₂).
Enhanced Throughput and Efficiency:
The dual-column design makes parallel activation possible, which maximizes lab productivity by enabling sequential experiments and decreasing downtime.
Broad Measurement Range:
The BTA Frontier supports accurate analysis across a wide range of concentrations, meeting various research and testing needs. It can measure VOCs from ppb to high % and CO₂ from ppm to high %.
Adaptability to Sample Types:
It is very adaptable for various materials and applications because it can handle sample masses ranging from 30 to 3000 mg and different morphologies (such as pellets and monoliths).
Precision and Control:
Enhances the dependability of each experiment with an optimized flow path that includes automated dead volume determination, specialized mass flow meters, and pressure transducers for precise, consistent measurements.
Capabilities
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- Experiments on cycling, sample regeneration, and single and multi-component sorption
- Samples are locally heated to 5–60 ℃ to replicate real-world circumstances
- Up to five solvent, humidity, and gas mixing inlets are available on the feed side
- Allow for a variety of sample morphologies (such as pellets and monoliths) and sample masses ranging from 30 to 3000 mg
- Sample columns are available in stainless steel and silanized glass, with internal diameters of 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, and 1 cm
Applications
- Adsorbent Process Scale-up
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
- VOC Capture and Remediation
- Material Characterization
Specifications
Construction Materials
- Tubing: 1/16 or 1/8 inch 316 stainless steel
- Custom-built manifold: 316 stainless steel
- Seals: Viton. or equivalent, Kalrez. Optional
Inlet Flow Control
- Calibrated gases include: N2, CO2, He, O2, Ar, and more
- Up to six gas inlets
- Control Range per MFC: FS up to 200 sccm
- Turn-down Ratio up to 1000:1
Temperature Control
Incubator Control
- Controls entire gas mixing, vapor generation, and measurement system
- Control Range: 5 °C to 60 °C
- Control Accuracy: ±0.1 °C
Column Oven
- Control Range: Up to 500 °C
- Control Accuracy: ±.2 °C
Sample and Configuration
- Two-column quick-connect system
- Small sample amounts (~30 to 3,000 mg)
Column Sizes
- Length: 165 mm
- Glass: 2, 3, 4, 10 mm ID
- Stainless Steel: 3- 4 mm ID
Pressure Transducer
- Temperature-compensated
- Pressure transducers at column inlet and outlets.
- Full scale 0-2.5 bar
- Accuracy better than 1.0 % F.S.
Vapor Generation
Liquid Reservoirs
- Heated to avoid evaporative cooling
- Up to two 50 mL easy-change reservoirs
Vapor Generation Range
- 0 – 90% for 5-60 ℃
- Accuracy: ± 0.5 p/p0
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Gas and Vapor Sensors
Humidity Measurement
- Measurement Range 0-100 %RH
- Accuracy (5-40 ºC) ± 0.8 %RH
- Accuracy (40-85 ºC) ± 1.5 %RH
CO2 Measurement
- ppm level 0-30,000 ppm, accuracy down to ±40 ppm CO2
- % level 0-20% vol, atmospheric pressure, accuracy down to 0.1 %vol CO2
Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
- High-temperature capability up to 180 °C
- Quick response – T90 ≤ 3 sec
- High corrosion resistance
Organics Measurement (PID)
0 – 98% for 5-60 ℃
Low-range sensor: 1 ppb-40 ppm
Mid-range sensor: 0-4000 ppm
High-range sensor: 0-10,000 ppm
System Information
- Electrical: 200 – 240 v, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA
- Dimensions: 520 mm (W) × 980 mm (H) × 610 mm (D)
- Weight: 80 kg (180 lb)
System Software
Instrument Control Software
- Live data view and plotting
- Multiple component detection
- Complete control over parameters
- Powerful custom methods and sequences
- Multiple concentrations or temperature cycles
- Temperature changes in a single experiment
BTA Analysis Software
- Normalized, molar and other custom plots can be easily plotted.
- Multiple component capacities corrected for dead volume.
- The parameters of the calculation are controlled by the user.
- Software that can calculate the dead volume corrected capacities of several different parts.
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Schematics
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Find Out More About the BTA Frontier
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The BTA Frontier is a fascinating new instrument in the field of breakthrough analysis, providing new opportunities for researchers all over the world.