Centrifugal Separators are mechanical devices that are used to separate the components of a mixture on the basis of their different densities. It is generally operated by an electric motor and rotates a bowl or chamber at very high speed. During this rotation, a strong centrifugal force is produced which acts like artificial gravity. The … Read more
Decanter centrifuge is an industrial machine which is used to separate solid materials from liquids present in a slurry. It is also known as horizontal bowl centrifuge, solid bowl centrifuge, or scroll centrifuge. It works by spinning at very high speed. In this process, a strong centrifugal force is produced which increases the natural gravitational … Read more
Water Distiller is a device which is used for purification of water by distillation process. It gives clean water by heating the water and then cooling the steam. It is based on evaporation and condensation of water. In water distiller, the raw water is taken in a boiling chamber. The water is heated until it … Read more
PRP Centrifuge is a specialized medical and laboratory device that is used to extract and concentrate Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) from the patient’s own blood. It works by spinning the blood sample at high speed. During this process, centrifugal force separates the blood components according to their specific density. The heavier red blood cells (RBCs) sink … Read more
For the creation of solutions and manipulation of liquids, numerous vessels and apparatuses are employed in the laboratory. They differ in their intended application and precision. Volumes must always be measured at a constant temperature because changes in temperature result in volume changes owing to thermal expansion. At 10 °C, water has a substantially smaller … Read more
Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) is a wastewater treatment system. In this system, biological treatment and membrane filtration are present together. Microorganisms remain suspended in the aeration tank or bioreactor. These microorganisms break down the organic pollutants of wastewater. In MBR, clarifier is not used for separation of treated water and sludge. The separation is done by … Read more
Dounce Homogenizer is a specialized laboratory instrument used for gentle mechanical disruption of eukaryotic cells and soft tissues. It is also known as a tissue grinder. It was invented by Alexander Dounce in 1954. It consists of a cylindrical glass mortar or tube made up of borosilicate glass and two glass pestles. The two pestles … Read more
Wave Bioreactor is a single-use cultivation system that is used for growing cells in a sterile flexible plastic bag. It is also known as rocking bioreactor. In this bioreactor, the culture medium and cells are placed inside a partially filled disposable bag which is kept on a heated motorized platform. The platform moves back and … Read more
Petri dish is a shallow, flat-bottomed, circular laboratory container with a loose fitting lid. It is used to cultivate, isolate and study microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and cells under controlled sterile conditions. It is designed to hold nutrient rich growth media, such as agar. Agar gives a supportive base for microbial and cellular growth. It … Read more
Conical flask or Erlenmeyer flask is a laboratory flask with flat bottom, conical body and narrow neck. It is used for mixing, heating, cooling and storing of liquid chemicals. It was made by German chemist Emil Erlenmeyer in 1860. The wide body and narrow neck helps in swirling of liquid without spilling. The narrow neck … Read more
