QIC BioStream

QIC BioStream

A bioreactor off gas analyzer, an integrated mass spectrometer and selectro value system, designed for the exit gas analysis of bioprocesses

A gas analysis system for continuous analysis of gases and vapors from multiple fermentation reactors with multi off gas and multi reactor dissolved gas species analysis capability. A high-performance Proteus multi-stream valve supplied with 20, 40 or 80 inlet streams is included with programmable sequence control software for analysis of multiple reactors. Streams can be allocated for either dissolved species analysis or off gas analysis.

Overview

The system features Hiden’s state-of-the-art “Proteus” Multi-stream selector valve coupled with a precision, ultra-stable triple filter mass analyzer. Fast data acquisition and low internal dead volume allows switching times of less than 10 seconds per stream.

Hiden’s QGA Professional quantitative gas analysis software features automatic calibration routines for accurate quantitative analysis. Gas / vapor mass spectral libraries and automatic subtraction of spectral overlaps allow for precise fragmentation pattern recording.

Features

• 20, 40 and 80 way sample configurations, Integral thermocouple / heater up to 120 ° C

• Robust, flexible, heated QIC direct inlet <500ms response to gases / vapors

• Gas flows from 0.01 - 10 l / min from 10 mbar to 2 bar, 100 amu profile in 2.5s

• High Sensitivity (to 5 ppb) and Stability (<± 0.5% height variation, 24 h), to 510 amu

• Zero ‘crosstalk’ for low memory effects, Low dead volume for fast response

• Novel face sealing technology provides effective seal with long life (> 6 × 106 events)

• Direct drive, high torque microstepping motor with incremental rotary encoder for home z-position and closed loop motion

• Motion management including: Bi-directional travel for shortest path, Intelligent acceleration / deceleration, Position maintenance, Error annunciation

• Soft Ionization for the analysis of complex organics

• Windows ™ - MASsoft control via RS232, RS485 or Ethernet LAN

Applications

• High purity gas analysis

• Fermentation

• Fuel cells

• Gas production and storage