Instrumentation
PRODUCTS
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The PTXM1069 is an ultra compact modular microwave power module with an integrated “Super Mini” travelling wave tube (TWT), a solid state preamplifier, and an optimized high-density switch mode power supply to produce a single “drop-in” microwave amplifier block.
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When applied to plant influents, hydrogen peroxide destroys dissolved and/or total sulfide that otherwise scavenges Fe3+ added for CEPT and/or chemical phosphorus removal from wastewater. The foundational aspect of this PRI-TECH application (called PRI-CEPT) is that one lb of total sulfide theoretically consumes 3.5 lbs Fe3+ and thus represents an additional cost of $2 – 3 per lb influent sulfide.
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The Exodus Advanced Communications AMP20184 is a solid-state, high-power amplifier designed for various applications, including EMI/RFI testing, laboratory use, CW/Pulse operations, and all communication needs.
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CPI EDB offers the 3469 magnetron transmitter system for use as a high-power source of RF power for outdoor-mounted radar applications. The transmitter cabinet contains the high voltage power supply, solid-state switch, and the high voltage tank assembly which includes the pulse transformer, energy storage high voltage capacitor, and filament power supply.
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The VSX3746 is a high-power X-band solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) that operates within the 9.0–10.0 GHz frequency range and delivers a nominal peak RF output of 1.5 kW, with a minimum of 1.2 kW.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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End-To-End Inventory Control Supports Biotech's Expanding Portfolio
Many organizations struggle with siloed operations, but this modern GxP inventory solution solves these challenges by providing a centralized, cloud-based platform for end-to-end visibility.
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Digital Transformation - The Power Of Your Data
Discover how you can circumvent numerous recirculations during the ultrafiltration process step, boost downstream bioprocess yield, and identify and resolve process inefficiencies.
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Global Start-Up For Multinational Geographic Atrophy Trial
This partnership allowed a leading biopharmaceutical company to navigate the complexities of a Phase IIb study investigating a novel pegylated RNA adapter for geographic atrophy secondary to dry AMD.
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Success Story: Increased Productivity With Concentrated Fed-Batch
Discover how a leading biopharma company boosted flexibility and quadrupled productivity by implementing a concentrated fed-batch process in a single-use facility.
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Transferring From Microfluidics To A Turbulent Mixer
What solutions did the client featured in this case study find when they sought help in transferring their formulation process to a turbulent Impinged Jet Mixing (IJM)?
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Flatiron Prospective Evidence Generation
Explore prospective evidence generation and pragmatic approaches that can help you address staffing challenges and the issue of complexity that is driving up the failure rate of clinical studies.
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Cutting Costs, Not Corners: How PRI-TECH® Transformed Biosolids Odor Control At Bergen Point WWTP
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works tested the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of PRI-TECH® in controlling odors at a wastewater treatment plant. The technology successfully treated odors and reduced operating costs.
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CDMO Uses Robotic Gloveless Isolator For Advanced Therapeutics
CDMOs must innovate production architectures to meet the demands of advanced therapeutics to ensure a reliable supply and compliance. Discover how these approaches advance modern medicine and improve patient outcomes.
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Monitoring Laser Power In Laser-Based Fill & Finish Biopharmaceutical Systems
Custom laser power measurement ensures precise vaccine vial sealing, meeting strict biopharma compliance standards through tailored detectors, firmware, and calibration for critical fill-finish applications.
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Explore A High-Performing Basal Medium And Feed Pairing
A customer sought to replace a chemically defined CHO medium with a more efficient medium and feed pairing strategy in bioreactors.
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Strategic Pre-IND Consulting For Gene Therapy In Rare Leukemia
Learn about the collaborative efforts of an innovative biotech startup and Ergomed Consulting to overcome challenges in the pre-IND phase for a novel gene therapy targeting a rare form of leukemia.
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Multiple Fill Line Delivery Experience
Learn how a multinational pharmaceutical company successfully implemented a global strategy for insulin cartridge filling, achieving seamless regulatory approval with zero deviations.
NEWS
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KBR Expands Support For Saudi's Energy Future1/22/2025
KBR announced today it has been awarded a contract to support sustainable production of energy resources in Saudi Arabia by contributing to the delivery of Saudi Aramco’s Master Expansion Program and increasing gas handling capacity at key regional locations.
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Drawing Inspiration From Ancient Chemical Reactions3/20/2025
To help find solutions to the planet’s climate crisis, MIT Associate Professor Daniel Suess is looking to Earth’s ancient past.
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Quantum Biopharma Announces Signing Of An Agreement With A Global Pharmaceutical Contract Research Organization To Prepare An IND (Investigational New Drug) Application Package For Lucid-21-302 (Lucid-MS), A First-In-Class Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis5/20/2025
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions, today announces that it has signed an agreement with a global pharmaceutical contract research organization to prepare an IND (Investigational New Drug) application package for Lucid-21-302 (Lucid-MS) with the US FDA.
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Stoichiometric Crystal Shows Promise In Quantum Memory7/7/2025
For over two decades, physicists have been working toward implementing quantum light storage—also known as quantum memory—in various matter systems.
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The Persistence Of PFAS - IDTechEx Covers Growing PFAS Regulations4/24/2025
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a broad group of chemicals that includes both polymers and non-polymers used in many applications, from transport to consumer products.
ABOUT
Instrumentation
The science of measuring and controlling variables is termed instrumentation. As the name suggests, the process involves using a wide variety of instruments. These are classified as any device that can measure amounts that are physically quantifiable. These instruments do not have to be extremely complex in design. For example, the ruler is an instrument to measure distance, and a simple thermometer measures temperature.
Instruments specific to petrochemical processing include platinum Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s), P/I Converters, many types of level meters, chromatographs, and continuous gas analyzers. These instruments are essential to the day to day instrumentation at petrochemical plants, as it is impossible to gauge to the necessary extent by estimation alone. Human error is inevitable, but an instrument can easily be calibrated or replaced.
Now that you understand the definition of and tools used in instrumentation, you should also understand the necessity of it. Temperature and pressure meters serve to ensure that the environment stays safe for both the chemicals being processed and the employees of the plant. Heat is a very well-documented activator in chemical reactions. If the temperature rises to unusual levels, this could spark an undesired chemical reaction that could prove catastrophic. The flow meter must measure how much oil is leaving the refinery, as it is a very volatile substance. Analytical instruments, such as the chromatograph, analyze the chemical make-up of the refined oil. This allows for the opportunity to make sure that the chemical make-up is correct, giving evidence that the process was correctly completed at all stages of refinement.