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How efficient is your solvent condenser?

SpeedTrap Vacuum concentrator systems employ a range of different techniques to condense solvent as it is removed from your sample. Are all condenser (cold trap) designs equally efficient and easy to use?

In a recent study three commercial cold traps were compared for their suitability for use with biological vacuum concentrators. Experimental results are presented and compared. The cold trap operating at the lowest temperature is shown to be least effective performing poorly under load. The cascade design condenser performed better but was sub-optimal. A third ‘SpeedTrap’ design, where the condenser coils are directly in the vapour path proved most efficient. The SpeedTrap condenser is shown also to have significant benefits in ease of handling and operator safety.