| The AER-208 Research Respirometer is designed for detailed laboratory studies in aerobic and anaerobic respiration. |
| The AER-208S Research Respirometer utilizes eight specially designed reaction chambers, for use with solids, such as, soil, compost or plastics in biodegradability studies. |
| The Quick Scan BOD Analyzer is designed to meet the needs of treatment plant operators desiring fast, easy screening of wastewater samples. |
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| The Quick Scan Soil / Compost Analyzer utilizes four specially designed reaction chambers, for use with solids, such as, soil, compost or plastics in biodegradability studies. |
| The MPA-200 monitors the production of biogas in bench scale reactors, for precision optimizing of gas production, for evaluation of environmental and chemical adjustments. |
| The DFM-502 Digital Gas Flow Meter is a two channel flow meter with digital displays, that is designed to replace wet test meters and similar low-flow devices. |
| The ODM-100 Online Oxygen Demand Monitor is a portable unit for measuring real-time oxygen demand at any point in a wastewater treatment process. |
| The MS-304 and MS-308 Magnetic Stirrers are the highest quality four and eight position magnetic stirrers available. |
- Temperature Control options include four and eight
position water baths and water bath heating/cooling
recirculators.
- Additional Reaction Vessels, including 125mL, 250mL,
500mL, 1000mL bottles and Soil / Compost Reaction
Chambers.
- In-line CO2 traps.
| Replacement tubing, needles, stir bars, fittings, cell oil, and other miscellaneous supplies. |
Challenge Technology
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2270 Worth Lane, Suite D
Springdale, Arkansas 72764 U.S.A.
PH: 479-927-1008;
FX: 479-927-1000
www.challenge-sys.com
Respirometry – From Research Tool to
Online Process Control
Respirometry can quite literally be derived as a
general term that encompasses a number of
techniques for obtaining estimates of the rates of
metabolism of vertebrates, invertebrates, plants,
tissues, cells or microorganisms.
It has been used as a technique in the wastewater
industry since the 1950’s and was originally seen
as an instrumental alternative to the BOD test
(which was limited to manual titrations at the time.)
The test has developed significantly since then and
is now used today as a technique to measure the
kinetics of wastewater treatment, oxygen utilization
rates, the impact of toxic shock events and process
control.
Respirometers are based on the principle that what
is measured is the rate at which the biomass
consumes dissolved oxygen. This rate is
measured either directly, measuring the dissolved
oxygen concentration in the liquid phase, or by
measuring the gaseous oxygen concentration
either by paramagnetics, or by measuring the
changes in gaseous oxygen concentration using
manometric or volumetric techniques.
When you look at the benefits of measuring with
respirometry, the usefulness of the technique, in
providing a measure of the health of the biomass,
is a very powerful technique that gives a complete
picture of how the biological system is operating.
The respirometry methods and equipment have
come a long way from the flask and U tube
manometer, to the computer controlled systems
available today. Respirometry is a valuable tool in
understanding and optimizing biological
processes, but like most tools, requires some
experience to realize its true value. As scientists
and engineers continue to explore new ways to use
these tools, Challenge Technology will strive to
provide them with the state of the art equipment to
process better quality water more efficiently.
Online Process Control
Respirometry can quite literally be derived as a
general term that encompasses a number of
techniques for obtaining estimates of the rates of
metabolism of vertebrates, invertebrates, plants,
tissues, cells or microorganisms.
It has been used as a technique in the wastewater
industry since the 1950’s and was originally seen
as an instrumental alternative to the BOD test
(which was limited to manual titrations at the time.)
The test has developed significantly since then and
is now used today as a technique to measure the
kinetics of wastewater treatment, oxygen utilization
rates, the impact of toxic shock events and process
control.
Respirometers are based on the principle that what
is measured is the rate at which the biomass
consumes dissolved oxygen. This rate is
measured either directly, measuring the dissolved
oxygen concentration in the liquid phase, or by
measuring the gaseous oxygen concentration
either by paramagnetics, or by measuring the
changes in gaseous oxygen concentration using
manometric or volumetric techniques.
When you look at the benefits of measuring with
respirometry, the usefulness of the technique, in
providing a measure of the health of the biomass,
is a very powerful technique that gives a complete
picture of how the biological system is operating.
The respirometry methods and equipment have
come a long way from the flask and U tube
manometer, to the computer controlled systems
available today. Respirometry is a valuable tool in
understanding and optimizing biological
processes, but like most tools, requires some
experience to realize its true value. As scientists
and engineers continue to explore new ways to use
these tools, Challenge Technology will strive to
provide them with the state of the art equipment to
process better quality water more efficiently.
Your Success
Challenge Technology is the world leader in
manufacturing and support of respirometric
measuring equipment. For over 21 years,
Challenge Technology has provided the
highest quality respirometers available for
testing in wastewater treatment and other
fields, which use respirometry to gain an
understanding of biological processes with
respirometric evaluation. When you choose
a Challenge Technology Respirometer
System, you also get the benefits of our 21
plus years of experience, supporting our
customers and working with them to insure
their success.
Challenge Technology is the world leader in
manufacturing and support of respirometric
measuring equipment. For over 21 years,
Challenge Technology has provided the
highest quality respirometers available for
testing in wastewater treatment and other
fields, which use respirometry to gain an
understanding of biological processes with
respirometric evaluation. When you choose
a Challenge Technology Respirometer
System, you also get the benefits of our 21
plus years of experience, supporting our
customers and working with them to insure
their success.
| Call our technical staff with your questions about respirometry - 479-466-6672 |
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