Research Citations: Labs Using Tech Inc. Systems

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. Below is an 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. Researchers 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 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 use Tech Inc. lab test skids for RO membrane performance evaluation.

• IIT Guwahati — Chemical engineering department employs membrane test cells for water purification and biomedical membrane research.

• IIT Roorkee, IIT Dhanbad (ISM), IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Tirupati — Active membrane research programs using Tech Inc. equipment for wastewater treatment and desalination studies.

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.

• CSIR-CSMCRI (Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute), Bhavnagar — 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.

• CSIR-IICT (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology), 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.

• 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 and water treatment.

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

• NIT Tiruchirappalli and NIT Warangal — Part of the National Institute of Technology network employing Tech Inc. equipment in membrane and separation technology research.

• Jadavpur University, Kolkata — Research groups use membrane testing setups for desalination and wastewater reclamation studies.

Research Areas Powered by Tech Inc. Equipment

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

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

• Pervaporation — Separating azeotropic and organic-water mixtures using pervaporation test skids with zero-leakage precision engineering.

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

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

• Membrane Casting and Fabrication — Developing novel polymeric membranes 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 casting to field trials, unmatched customization for specific lab 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

• High Pressure Stirred Cell — For membrane permeability studies 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 configurations from 1 to 70 bars.

• Lab Test Skid for Membrane Distillation — Designed for DCMD studies with hydrophobic membranes and cross-flow operation.

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

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

• Flat Sheet Roll Casting Machine — For fabricating polymer flat sheet membranes in the lab.

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. 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 at techincresearch.com/products or contact us to discuss your research needs.