PQAT. Research Services

The PQAT Research group offers its know-how and facilitites to develop projects in collaboration with the industry.

Process development:

Preparation of industrial processes for fine chemicals.

Adaptation of batch and semi-batch processes to continuous.

Thermal analysis and Calorimetry:

Thermal Analysis

DSC studies
Polymorphism
Absolute purity
Crystalinity
Contents
Thermal stability
Cross linking of polymers
Glass transition

TGA studies
Volatile compounds
Composition of rubber

Reaction Calorimetry

Heat release
Batch and semi-batch processes
Maximum heat release
Accumulation of unreacted materials
Optimal reaction temperature
Heat transfer coeficients and  engineering data

On-line FTIR
Kinetics of the reaction

Adiabatic Calorimetry

Thermal decomposition and explosion
Design of emergency relief systems

Safety studies:

Combining all calorimetric and dust explosion techniques.

Pilot plant

50 L glass reactor

High pressure pilot plant

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