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for dedicated exhaust gas analysis, for all lab, pilot and
production applications.
TANDEM Family
of Gas Analysers
TANDEM Family
of Gas Analysers
The Tandem Family of Gas Analysers offers you sophisticated CO2 and O2 gas measurement at a
similar price to your other standard probes and sensors. Formerly the reserve of expensive equipment,
you can now afford dedicated, individual, on-line monitoring and control of your processes. You gain
the reliability and the flexibility required in your facility. At a time of squeezed capital budgets, the
Tandem fits your needs.
TANDEM Family
n Physiological state measurement on-line
n Scale-up and scale-down predictions
n Batch variation studies: feature analysis
n Metabolic flux analysis and mass-balance calculations
Case Studies:
Escherichia Coli Process Development
The Tandem provides fine detail on the real-time activity of The example below shows how
the organism: the first switch in feed is clearly visible while the Tandem gas analyzer was used to determine the
RQ changes may reflect metabolic changes in carbon and point of phosphate depletion. There was a sharp fall
nitrogen substrates. Automating the feed profiles from this in carbon dioxide and a rise in oxygen in the exhaust
information has optimised the process. gas, corresponding to a metabolic event.
By kind permission of Andrew Collis, GSK Operations, Ulverston, UK Predict metabolic events with a Tandem - UCB Group, UK- Dominic Reeks
Feature CO2 O2
Model No. Sampling Local Calibration, with Gas flow Internal Output Dimensions
name of lines Interval Display two known gases rate gas pump
TGA 1 Continuous No Manual, on fermenter 25-1000 No Dual 0-10V 250w x 260d x 170h
controller ml/min and 4-20mA Bench mount
PRO 1 Continuous Yes Manual & Automatic, 25-1000 Yes Dual 0-10V and 250w x 260d x 170h
on local display ml/min 4-20mA plus RS232 Bench mount
Multiplex 6, 8, 12 User-definable, Yes Manual & Automatic, 25-1000 Yes RS232 320w x 260d x 410h
or 18 from 30 secs on local display ml/min Bench or wall mount
Installation of all systems is simple and can be done by the end-user. The exhaust gas analyser is placed after the
condenser and filter. We recommend a foam trap before the analyser and, if the condenser is not efficient, a drying
agent may be used (e.g. drierite.com). Connections for gases are 6mm nylon tubing gas compression fittings.
There is a one year guarantee for the systems and, depending on use, we recommend a service every 1-2 years.
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