Anaerobic and aerobic test systems and facilities

• Anaerobic test systems in batch (e.g. AMPTS, Eudiometer)
• Aerobic test systems in batch (e.g. Sapromat)
• Continuously operated bioreactor test systems with automated process control (0.5 L / 1 L / 6 L /30 L /100 L)
• Biogas pilot plant (2.1 m3)

Microalgae cultivation and downstreaming

• Cultivation systems in the form of closed photobioreactors (6 L, 30 L and 100 L), open ponds (2 x 5000 L) and a floating photobioreactor
• Measurement technology for monitoring process parameters e.g. light intensity, temperature and pH value
• Downstream treatment via separator and flotation
• Analysis of ingredients by chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (photometer, FTNIR)

Sample preparation

• High temperature thermostat
• Microwave Speedwave XPERT, Berghof Products + Instruments GmbH
• Digestion block Kjeldahltherm, Gerhardt Analytical Systems
•  Freeze drying Alpha 1-2 LDplus, Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
• Muffle furnaces
• Drying ovens
• Vacuum drying oven, Steinberg Systems
•  Ultracentrifuge Sigma 4-16KS with cooling system

Analysis and characterization of organic raw materials and products

• GCs, FTNIR, HPLC, AOX, AAS, FOS/TAC, Randall hot extraction, TKN and others