10+ Universities Using Tech Inc. Membrane 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 support academic research spanning reverse osmosis, membrane distillation, pervaporation, nanofiltration, and forward osmosis.

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

Multiple IITs across India rely on Tech Inc. equipment for cutting-edge membrane research in their chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and materials science laboratories.

IIT Bombay is home to the Centre of Excellence on Membrane Technologies for Desalination, Brine Management, and Water Recycling, inaugurated in 2023. Researchers use Tech Inc. flat sheet RO test cells and membrane distillation equipment for advanced desalination studies. IIT Delhi conducts extensive membrane separation research using cross-flow test cells for nanofiltration and reverse osmosis characterization. IIT Madras researchers utilize Tech Inc. high-pressure stirred cells and pervaporation test skids for polymer membrane development and organic solvent separation. IIT Kharagpur, part of the five-IIT consortium on membrane technologies, uses Tech Inc. lab test skids for RO membrane performance evaluation. IIT Guwahati employs membrane test cells for water purification and biomedical membrane research. IIT Roorkee, IIT Dhanbad (ISM), IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Tirupati all maintain active membrane research programs using Tech Inc. equipment.

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 R&D programs.

CSIR-CSMCRI (Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute) in Bhavnagar is a pioneer in synthetic membrane design. Their Membrane Science and Separation Technology Division uses Tech Inc. test cells for developing RO, hollow fibre, and ion-exchange membranes for desalination. CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology) in Hyderabad uses Tech Inc. membrane testing equipment for pervaporation and nanofiltration research. CSIR-CGCRI (Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute) develops ceramic and ceramic-polymer composite membranes using Tech Inc. cross-flow test cells for water treatment and gas separation. CSIR-CLRI, CSIR-CECRI, CSIR-NEERI, CSIR-CFTRI, and CSIR-IMTECH all employ Tech Inc. equipment across applications from effluent treatment and electrodialysis to food processing and bioprocess engineering.

Other Leading Universities and Institutions

BITS Pilani (Ranchi Campus) uses Tech Inc. membrane test cells in chemical engineering research focused on separation processes. Anna University in Chennai conducts active research in polymer membrane synthesis and characterization. NIT Tiruchirappalli and NIT Warangal employ Tech Inc. equipment in their membrane and separation technology research labs. Jadavpur University in Kolkata uses 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: Reverse Osmosis (RO) testing of permeate flux, salt rejection, and MWCO characteristics using high-pressure cross-flow test cells rated up to 69 bars; Membrane Distillation (MD) evaluation of hydrophobic membranes for DCMD using lab test skids; Pervaporation separation of azeotropic and organic-water mixtures using precision-engineered test skids; Nanofiltration and Ultrafiltration characterization of selectivity and fouling behavior using stirred cells; Forward Osmosis studies of osmotically driven processes; and Membrane Casting and Fabrication using flat-sheet roll casting machines.

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 full research cycle coverage from membrane casting to field trials, unmatched customization for specific laboratory requirements, precision engineering with zero-leakage design, compact table-top systems with built-in instruments, and wide pressure range options in both Delrin and Stainless Steel 316 configurations.

Featured Products in Academic Research

The most commonly found Tech Inc. products in university laboratories include: the High Pressure Stirred Cell for membrane permeability studies at pressures up to 1000 psi (69 Bar); the Lab Test Skid for RO Membrane, an award-winning high-pressure cross-flow system supporting flat sheet, hollow fibre, and spiral wound configurations from 1 to 70 bars; the Lab Test Skid for Membrane Distillation designed for DCMD studies; the Lab Pervaporation Test Skid, a compact table-top system with circular test cells and optional data acquisition; the Flat Sheet Rectangular Delrin RO Test Cell in 3cm x 7cm configurations; and the Flat Sheet Roll Casting Machine for fabricating polymer membranes.

Partner With Tech Inc. for Your Research

Whether you are setting up a new membrane research laboratory, expanding testing capabilities, or looking for customized equipment, Tech Inc. is your one-stop solution. Explore our full range of membrane research equipment at techincresearch.com/products or contact us to discuss your specific research needs.