Laboratory

Professor Denis Rodrigue’s Laboratory

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering

Manufacturer (model)

Variant / Fisher (3300 / isotemp oven) (homemade)

Equipment Description

The gas transport properties of flat polymer films and hollow-fiber membranes are measured using the variable-pressure/constant-volume method. Single-gas or mixed-gas permeation tests can be performed, as the system is coupled to a gas chromatograph for analysis of the permeate gas. The effects of upstream gas pressure, test temperature, and gas composition in binary mixed-gas tests can be investigated.

Technical Specifications

• Sample diameter: 53–59 mm

• Sample thickness: 0.01–1.00 mm

• Operating temperature: 25–80 °C

• Maximum downstream pressure: 30 psi

• Maximum upstream pressure: 1000 psi

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument is required, or the instrument must be operated by a research professional. Available to academic and/or industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

100$/ sample

Off-Campus (Academic)

150$/ sample

Industry

150$/ sample

Reservations

Denis Rodrigue

denis.rodrigue@gch.ulaval.ca