Saturday 21 June 2014

Polymer

Polymers are the macromolecules which consist of several monomer units linked together repeatedly. Polymers can be classified into two main groups-natural and synthetic depending upon their source of origin. Some examples of natural polymers are cellulose, wool, natural rubber and synthetic polymers like Bakelite, poly vinyl chloride etc. Polymers have taken an indispensable part in our lives because of their countless applications and are thus used so widely. They are used in everyday life so it is very important to have knowledge about their durability and lifespan. Such kind of information about a polymeric material can be obtained by polymer testing. Different types of polymer have different unique properties and we can modify their structure and properties according our needs. One single disordering in their structure can alter their properties thus their quality control is one of the basic necessities thus this field has achieved a great interest in research and production.
Polymer testing is done with a goal to provide accurate and reliable results. The microscopic methods include SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and light microscopy by which we can determine the composition and topography of a particular polymeric material. SEM being expensive have lot of advantages over light microscopes providing high resolution and three-dimensional images.
The thermal properties can be tested through DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), or TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis). DSC can measure the crystallization and fusion points and glass transition temperature by which we can classify a polymer as amorphous or crystalline material. Through TGA we can evaluate the thermal stability of a polymer which is the most important property and its knowledge plays a key role in production of polymer.
FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), Gel Permeation Chromatography and TGA Mass Spectrometry are those instruments which are used to test the electrical properties. FT-IR is used for screening and profiling a sample of polymer which gives information about its purity.

Thursday 6 February 2014

Environment & Water Testing Lab Service in India

 Analytical Testing Laboratory

Environment screening and in addition assessment achieves the genuine essential connected with Spectro Group of companies. Our scientists hold functional experience concentrating on errands connected with the real tail wind, compound substance, shopper hardware, mash and additionally papers, oil, ocean, transport and waste materials organization streamlined parts. Our far reaching results incorporate project concentrates on and also specific screening answers for instance low-level environment assessment connected with wind stream, drinking water, ground, yeast dregs, and units; inner part wind stream, landfill fuel and additionally asset screening determinations; microbiology; business cleanliness; and common level of harmfulness check. Our own particular labs do capacity underneath a few administration and additionally condition accreditation requisitions and in addition across the nation affirmation provisions.
Wind current Screening Spectro Group of Companies concentrates on the genuine assessment connected with flighty and also semi-unpredictable regular substances, sulfur substances on top of different perilous fixings inside a wide determination of wind stream and additionally water vapor frameworks. Set up in 2009, the genuine particular nature of air lab offers top quality data, remarkable client help, and in addition trustworthy undertaking organization.
Wind stream Screening Solutions Background Air stream and Remediation Landfills Ground Water vapor Removal (SVE) Website Portrayal Resource Emissions Screening Interior Air stream Quality/leed Screening Sewage Therapy Vegetation Fence-line Background and in addition Home Checking Dioxin Screening spectro testing lab furnishes encounter inside higher guarantees studies as to dioxin and dioxin-like substances, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (Pahs), polychlorinated biphenyls (Pcbs) congeners, and also polybrominated biphenyl ethers (Pdbes), around some different studies. Our own particular lab works 5 progressed high res fuel chromatograph/high quality mass spectrometers (Hrgc/hrms) to do high res screening on the amount of networks, for example, notwithstanding, not confined to: nourishments, silt, pet units, drinking water, ground, wind stream, waste materials, home soil and also making things. Moving Water Testing Lab service by Spectro Lab furnishes a complete help moving water lab inside Indian. Our own particular gifted staff keeps on being executing moving water screening on the grounds that not long from now with respect to inorganic and additionally flighty regular substances. We now have plan concentrated on moving water screening and in addition examination for the regulated and also no regulated substances of investment. Spectro lab test and Investigation Center is really confirmed underneath the NABL plus condition requisitions.
Spectro Group of Companies is approved by NABL acknowledged labs to do just about each of the 5 UCMR two appraisals after moving water cases.
Just about all auto purchaser hardware and electromechanical things made by we have a tendency to be subjected to far reaching Environment Testing Service reproducing and additionally analyzing their own particular lead inside circumstances in light of the fact that close to real as you can. Our own particular equipped assembly connected with experts various numerous years of master experience, using rigging sections through well-known organizations, verifies that appraisals have a tendency to be performed dependent upon the pertinent necessities and additionally the compelling styles are prepared as to mass creation, to get scattered upon family unit and in addition abroad commercial centers. Our own particular surroundings screening lab accompanies the precise best rigging and in addition computing and also screening musical instruments, ideally suitable for recreate genuine climate conditions underneath the spread of the vehicle. It truly is essential that this vehicle shopper hardware and in addition motorized components have a tendency to be enduring and trustworthy also in intemperate temperatures with different measures of dampness. Likewise, the impact connected with different capable electromagnetic aggravation made through the car ought to be assessed. Only concentrate on fine detail and far reaching environment screening have the capacity to guarantee which things generated by the genuine AIR CONDITIONING VOTRE organization} will determine secure technique while keeping some other significant variables for instance great, steadfastness and in addition advancement.
Climate pockets.
The real lab holds two climate pockets that may produce, look after in line to have a boundless some stay informed regarding (counting recording) flexible atmosphere conditions which are temperatures and also dampness, the crucial variables with respect to engine, and in addition voyager space compartments. Screening inside nature's domain opening gave permits the conduct of our own items' to get administered in different climate conditions and, above all, helps you to distinguish achievable style and in addition preparation issues. The real Temperatures realignment assortment is really -40c with a specific end goal to +180c. Still the real realignment connected with dampness inside climate pockets is really solidly dictated by the genuine temperatures and may vary from 10% to 98% inside the temperatures mixture +5c keeping in mind the end goal to 95c. Test length varies from some days to two a couple of months. Temperatures astonishment space furnished. The genuine two-load figuring contraption studies materials qualities and likewise the behavior of products and also apparatus subjected to turbulent inside foundation temperatures. The amazement examination is really performed by method of a great quickly oversaw elevator migrating between 2 pockets as well as over the top temperatures: higher and more level. The real attainable temperatures realignment determination of high temperature opening gave is really through +60c with a specific end goal to +220c.

Monday 3 June 2013

GENERATE ENERGY FROM WASTE: BIOFUEL

Recycling the waste is gaining importance worldwide as the resources are getting used up. What better utilization can there be than converting the waste into biofuels?
Bioenergy is the energy that is derived from biomass i.e. energy from biological origin. Biofuel are the fuels which generally originate from agricultural crops known as Energy Crops. Biofuels can also be made through chemical reactions, carried out in a laboratory or industrial setting, that use organic matter to make fuel. Biomass is simply organic matter (dead material) that was once living. Kernels of corn, mats of algae, and stalks of sugar cane are all biomass.
The main concern of is to reduce the problem arising from the accumulation of waste & the need of their management. As the non- renewable sources of energy (fossil fuels) are slowly coming to a stage of being completely used up, an alternate source of energy is of gaining importance. It is envisaged that this conversion may also decrease the speed of global warming. As per a recent report, by the year 2020, 19 million tons of oil equivalents could be derived from biomass. Out of this, 46% is obtained from bio-wastes like farm waste, agricultural waste, municipal solid waste and other biodegradable waste streams.
In addition to environmental benefits of using biofuels as an alternative source of energy, Biofuels are also economically feasible.
Biomass technology today serves many markets that were developed with fossil fuels and modestly reduces their use. Biomass processing technologies and biofuels use have the potential to increase emissions of ozone precursors.
Sources of energy such as Biodiesel can be generated from waste oils & fats using a number of techniques which not only helps in generation energy but also helps in conversion of waste to energy.
Recovering energy from food waste has gained popularity around the world as it increases the ng prospect of generating renewable energy source to meet future energy requirements. Biofuels can also be produced from Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Wood, Sewerage, Effluents from industry
Biodiesel (methyl ether of fatty acids) is envisioned to be a substitute of the hydrocarbon fuel & is derived from Waste food & oil. It can be generated either from Base or Acid catalyzed transmogrification or by Conversion of oil to fatty acids and then to Ester by acid catalysis. Bio diesel has many benefits as it has a high cetacean number & flash point in addition to its property of being a good lubricant, biodegradable & low toxicity.
Biodiesel needs to be tested for its Physical, Chemical & com positional properties so that its quality can be evaluated. The most basic test for bio diesel is to carry out visual inspection which requires a great deal of expertise. A number of analytical testing methods are considered to test   biodiesel for its quality as per national & international standard test procedures. The test method includes study of the specific gravity of bio diesel using hydrometer, measuring its pH,Flash Point, Cloud Point ,Cetane Number, Viscosity & many more parameters…
Biodiesel can be used to power existing Diesel Engines used in Automobiles. It also finds its application in heating of homes, generation of electricity etc among others.

                          
   

ULTRASONIC DETECTION USING SENSOR DEVELOPED BY MICROMACHINING

ULTRASONIC DETECTION USING SENSOR DEVELOPED BY MICROMACHINING
Ultrasonic transducer finds its application in development of Ultrasonic detection equipments used for fault detection, level, motion-state monitoring. The technique can also be used for ultrasonic medical-imaging and non-destructive materials testing (NDT Testing) devices.
 A team of researchers from Institute of Microelectronics, Singapore have developed a type of tilt sensor used in ultrasonic devices for sensing applications. The device is based on principle of Echolocation, used by Dolphins & Microbats for locating prey & navigation. The technique uses sound/ultrasonic waves to located objects & surfaces. The principle is also made use of by Ships & submarines to avoid collisions Micromachining technique is used to develop capacitive micro machined ultrasonic transducers' (CMUTs) on silicon wafer .When ultrasonic waves are applied on the membrane of the sensor (biased CMUT) an alternating signal(energy transduction)is generated w.r.t change in capacitance. Since the device is fabricated using micromaching, the component is very compact & can be conveniently integrated with standard electronics components, which are also based on silicon.
 The tilt sensors measure the local slope of the structure and are therefore sensitive to any distortion that might result from damage. Tilt sensor are applied to carry out Non Destructive Testing of Bridges for damage detection. Tilt Sensors are also used in Camera to capture real-time views and images from inside voids such as tubes, pipes, machines, and enclosed structures for Remote Visual Inspections
NDT Testing is used to evaluate the structural integrity of a material for Internal Flaws, defects & discontinuities without destructing the subject under inspection. Spectro Analytical Labs Ltd provides complete NDT Testing & Inspection Services under one roof for the testing of Pipelines, structural evaluation of buildings, bridges etc.


                       
                                 

Thursday 14 March 2013

Spectro's Philosophy in Laboratory Testing – Quality over Quantity

             Today's global economy is characterized by extreme competition in every field of business, be it the manufacturing sector or the supporting services sector, due to use of high-end technology, innovative way of working, and availability of skilled manpower. One very important aspect of contemporary trade is the requirement that a particular product or commodity should conform to a certain set of specifications as laid down in various national and international standards. This forms the basis of agreement between the trading parties, viz., exporter and buyer of a particular commodity/item. Other requirements or conditions necessary to be fulfilled by business bodies include mainly the government regulations, like EPA, FSSAI, FDA, RoHS etc, besides some technical specifications as agreed between the concerned parties. Assessment of Quality of a product or commodity is achieved by use of services provided by Third Party Testing Laboratories, Contract Research Organizations etc. Further, the quality of these laboratories have to be evaluated before any company should enroll their services. 

There are a number of key factors that confer a laboratory the winning edge over its competitors:
  • Accreditations, Approvals, & Certifications obtained by a laboratory give credence to its Quality System, mode of working, and also assures reliability of the test results in terms of Accuracy & Precision
  • Availability of sophisticated and calibrated analytical instruments, which ensures high throughput and low turnaround time. It also helps mitigate human error factor.
  • Implementation of Laboratory Information Management System for better coordination of all the activities forming part of testing
  • Provision of customized services besides routine & non-routine services, which would attract more innovative business enterprises and budding business companies
  • Facilitating understanding of the test reports in terms of interpretation and applications
  • Provision of additional allied services, like sample pickup at customer's end and sample registration, that would complement the main services
  • Reasonable testing charges and easy mode of payment
  • Competent Customer Care Services to enable better communication between the clients and the testing laboratory

It is hard to find a laboratory possessing all the above-mentioned attributes, but these are guidelines that any company desirous of conducting its business efficiently should take into consideration. In this context, SpectroAnalytical Labs Limited is a name to reckon with in the field of high quality testing services. The testing services provided by Spectro relate to various commodities and items, like metals &alloys, polymers & rubber, building materials, ceramics, refractories, food items, hardline and softline goods, electrical & electronic items etc. The testing services provided by Spectro take care of the key aspects of Performance, Quality, and Safety. Spectro's main credential is NABL Accreditation, which it has acquired on the basis of compliance with the requirements specified in ISO 17025:2005.

Due to Spectro's demonstrated competence in providing accurate and precise testing services, Spectro has procured various approvals from government agencies, like Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), BIS, DMRC, MoEF, EIL etc.

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