Academic Research Featuring Tech Inc. Equipment

Tech Inc. membrane research equipment is trusted by leading universities, national research laboratories, and scientific institutions worldwide. Our test cells, lab skids, and characterization systems are cited in academic research spanning reverse osmosis, membrane distillation, pervaporation, nanofiltration, and forward osmosis. Below is a comprehensive overview of the institutions and research areas where Tech Inc. equipment plays a vital role.

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Multiple IITs across India rely on Tech Inc. equipment for cutting-edge membrane research. These premier engineering institutions use our cross-flow test cells, RO test skids, and membrane distillation equipment in their chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science laboratories.

• IIT Bombay — Home to the Centre of Excellence on Membrane Technologies for Desalination, Brine Management, and Water Recycling, inaugurated in 2023. Researchers here use Tech Inc. flat sheet RO test cells and membrane distillation equipment for advanced desalination studies.

• IIT Delhi — The chemical engineering department conducts extensive membrane separation research using cross-flow test cells for nanofiltration and reverse osmosis characterization.

• IIT Madras — Researchers in the membrane separations group utilize Tech Inc. high-pressure stirred cells and pervaporation test skids for polymer membrane development and organic solvent separation studies.

• IIT Kharagpur — Part of the five-IIT consortium on membrane technologies, researchers here use Tech Inc. lab test skids for RO membrane performance evaluation and water treatment applications.

• IIT Guwahati — The Biomedical Devices and Biomaterials Laboratory and chemical engineering department employ membrane test cells for water purification and biomedical membrane research.

• IIT Roorkee — Active membrane research programs using Tech Inc. equipment for wastewater treatment and desalination membrane characterization.

• IIT Dhanbad (ISM) — Uses membrane testing equipment for mineral processing and environmental engineering research applications.

• IIT Hyderabad and IIT Tirupati — Both are part of the national consortium on membrane technologies and use Tech Inc. equipment for collaborative desalination research.

CSIR National Laboratories

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) operates India's premier national research laboratories. Several CSIR institutes are at the forefront of membrane science and rely on Tech Inc. equipment for their research and development programs.

• CSIR-CSMCRI (Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute), Bhavnagar — A pioneer in synthetic membrane design and manufacturing. Their Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division uses Tech Inc. test cells for developing RO membranes, hollow fibre membranes, and ion-exchange membranes for desalination.

• CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology), Hyderabad — Uses Tech Inc. membrane testing equipment for pervaporation and nanofiltration research, with publications in separation science and polymer chemistry journals.

• CSIR-CGCRI (Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute) — Their Membrane and Separation Technology Division develops ceramic membranes and ceramic-polymer composite membranes using Tech Inc. cross-flow test cells for water treatment and gas separation research.

• CSIR-CLRI (Central Leather Research Institute), Chennai — Employs membrane testing equipment for effluent treatment and water recovery applications in the leather processing industry.

• CSIR-CECRI (Central Electro Chemical Research Institute) — Uses membrane characterization equipment for electrodialysis and electro-membrane research applications.

• CSIR-NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute), Nagpur — Utilizes Tech Inc. equipment for environmental membrane applications in water and wastewater treatment research.

• CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute), Mysore — Uses membrane equipment for food processing applications, including concentration and clarification of beverages and dairy products.

• CSIR-IMTECH (Institute of Microbial Technology), Chandigarh — Their Biochemical Engineering Facility uses membrane filtration equipment for bioprocess engineering and downstream processing research.

Other Leading Universities and Institutions

• BITS Pilani (Ranchi Campus) — Uses Tech Inc. membrane test cells in their chemical engineering research programs focused on separation processes and water treatment.

• Anna University, Chennai — Active research in polymer membrane synthesis and characterization using cross-flow and stirred cell equipment for various filtration applications.

• National Institute of Technology (NIT) network — Several NITs across India, including NIT Tiruchirappalli and NIT Warangal, employ Tech Inc. equipment in their membrane and separation technology research labs.

• Jadavpur University, Kolkata — Research groups in the chemical engineering department use membrane testing setups for desalination and wastewater reclamation studies.

Research Areas Powered by Tech Inc. Equipment

Across these institutions, Tech Inc. equipment supports a broad spectrum of membrane research disciplines:

• Reverse Osmosis (RO) — Testing permeate flux, salt rejection, and MWCO characteristics of novel RO membranes using Tech Inc. high-pressure cross-flow test cells rated up to 69 bars.

• Membrane Distillation (MD) — Evaluating hydrophobic membranes for Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) using our lab test skids with membrane cell assemblies facilitating cross-flow operation.

• Pervaporation — Separating azeotropic mixtures, organic-water mixtures, and organic-organic solvent systems using Tech Inc. pervaporation test skids with precision engineering for zero-leakage operation.

• Nanofiltration (NF) and Ultrafiltration (UF) — Characterizing membrane selectivity, fouling behavior, and separation performance using stirred cells and flat-sheet test cells.

• Forward Osmosis (FO) — Studying osmotically driven membrane processes for desalination and water recovery applications using dedicated FO test cells.

• Membrane Casting and Fabrication — Developing novel polymeric membranes using flat-sheet roll casting machines for both flat sheet and hollow fibre configurations.

Why Researchers Choose Tech Inc.

As part of a 30-year-old group with deep expertise in manufacturing, filtration, and separation, Tech Inc. has become the preferred equipment partner for over 110 organizations worldwide. Researchers choose Tech Inc. for several reasons:

• Full Research Cycle Coverage — From membrane casting and fabrication to testing, characterization, and field trials, Tech Inc. provides equipment for every stage of membrane development.

• Unmatched Customization — Every lab has unique requirements. Tech Inc. works directly with researchers to customize test cells, skids, and measurement systems for specific experimental needs.

• Precision Engineering — Zero-leakage design, precise temperature and pressure control, and optional data acquisition systems ensure reproducible, publication-quality results.

• Compact Table-Top Design — Lab-friendly, self-sufficient equipment with built-in instruments and controls makes it easy to integrate into any research setup.

• Wide Pressure Range — Test cells available in Delrin (up to 69 bars) and Stainless Steel 316 configurations to accommodate everything from low-pressure UF to high-pressure RO studies.

Featured Tech Inc. Products in Academic Research

The following Tech Inc. products are most commonly found in university and research institution laboratories:

• High Pressure Stirred Cell — Used for studying membrane permeability and separation characteristics at pressures up to 1000 psi (69 Bar), suitable for MF, UF, NF, and RO membranes.

• Lab Test Skid for RO Membrane — Award-winning high-pressure cross-flow system supporting flat sheet, hollow fibre, and spiral wound membrane configurations from 1 to 70 bars.

• Lab Test Skid for Membrane Distillation (MD) — Designed for DCMD studies with hydrophobic membranes, facilitating cross-flow operation for comprehensive membrane performance evaluation.

• Lab Pervaporation Test Skid — Compact table-top system for pervaporation studies with circular test cells, complete with instruments, controls, and optional data acquisition.

• Flat Sheet Rectangular Delrin RO Test Cell — Available in 3cm x 7cm configurations rated to 69 bars, ideal for bench-scale membrane screening and characterization.

• Flat Sheet Roll Casting Machine — For fabricating polymer flat sheet membranes in the lab, enabling researchers to develop and test their own membrane formulations.

Partner With Tech Inc. for Your Research

Whether you are setting up a new membrane research laboratory, expanding your testing capabilities, or looking for customized equipment for a specific research application, Tech Inc. is your one-stop solution. With over 110 organizations served worldwide and a 30-year legacy in filtration and separation technology, we bring unmatched expertise and engineering precision to every project.

Explore our full range of membrane research equipment at techincresearch.com/products or contact us to discuss your specific research needs.