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DVS Carbon
CO2 & H2O gravimetric sorption analyzers


Analyzing the performance of materials in carbon capture, storage, and utilization is crucial for researchers, emphasizing the need for accurate and dependable analysis.

The DVS Carbon combines gravimetric precision, humidity control, and advanced mixing capabilities to provide a perfectly calibrated solution for advanced Carbon Dioxide capture, utilization, & storage

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The DVS Carbon is a groundbreaking sorption analyzer designed for advanced carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) applications. It enables the measurement of CO2 uptake in real-life conditions, controlling temperature and humidity over a broad range of CO2 concentrations.

Equipped with Surface Measurement Systems‘ patented Ultrabalance technology, the DVS Carbon offers real-time mass change measurements during sorption and desorption processes. This capability allows researchers to assess complex carbon capture conditions across various materials and can be configured to meet specific research and application needs.

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First-of-its-Kind

In this growing research space, DVS Carbon is the first purpose-built gravimetric sorption analyzer for advanced carbon capture conditions.

Independent Multicomponent Control

With a carefully calibrated mixing system, the DVS Carbon independently controls the CO2 and water concentration, enabling complex sorption programs to be created with controlled changes in concentration and temperature.

Isotherms of CO2 & H2O

Test your materials to get CO2 & water isotherms in realistic conditions, with kinetics for each step available by default with our purpose-built control & analysis software.

Multiple Concentration and Temerature Ranges

High (%) or low range (ppm) CO2 can be controlled, suitable for DAC, PCC, or other CCUS conditions.

In-situ Activation & Regeneration

Expanding your instrument capabilities with a pre-heater, your sample can be locally heated up to 300 oC under inert or process gas, with drying activation or segmentation kinetics determined directly.

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Looking for Greater Efficiency?

The latest addition to the DVS Carbon family, the DVS Carbon5, a high-throughput instrument that redefines gravimetric sorption analysis. Building upon the legacy, the DVS Carbon combines the precision and reliability you expect from the DVS Carbon with the added strength of not one, but five low or high mass Ultrabalances.

Expedite your experiments and achieve results at an unprecedented pace. The unique configuration allows you to run multiple samples simultaneously, increasing your lab’s efficiency and productivity.

With the patented Surface Measurement Systems Ultrabalance measuring real-time mass changes caused by sorption and desorption in the sample, complex carbon capture conditions can be assessed in a range of materials. In addition, the system can be configured to enable a range of different capabilities.

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Benefits

  • The only purpose-built system to measure carbon capture properties of materials in real-world conditions
  • Employs specially redesigned, patented Speed of Sound Sensor for accurate real-time precision
  • Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
  • Broad temperature range (5-85 °C) with a single, uniform, and accurate temperature enclosure
  • Sample heater enabling local temperature control up to 300 oC, for activation, drying, etc.
  • Heated reservoir for extended humidity generation (98% RH up to 60 0C and 85 %RH up 85 oC), with fully automated temperature control
  • Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
  • Optional accessories to enable Raman or NIR spectroscopy as well as video

Capabilities

  • CO2 and H2O sorption and desorption isotherms & kinetics
  • Independent multicomponent control and mixing
  • Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 300 °C
  • Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
  • Sample masses from up to 5000 mg
  • Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

Applications

  • Carbon capture
  • Post-combustion capture
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Temperature/moisture swing sorption
  • Direct air capture
  • Solid sorbent characterization

Specifications

Construction Materials

Custom built manifold: 316 stainless steel
Seals: Viton® and Kalrez® or equivalent
Tubing: 1/4 inch 316 stainless steel

Gas Flow Control

High accuracy digital mass flow controllers
Wide dynamic range – turndown ratio 1000:1
Carrier gas: dry air, nitrogen, CO2 (<1%) in nitrogen

Temperature Control

Temperature controlled enclosure
Contains entire generation and measurement system
Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
Temperature stability ± 0.05 oC over 6 hours
Temperature resolution 0.01 °C

Local sample heater
Control range: up to 300 °C
Heating ramp rates: up to 10 °C/min

Humidity Generation & Measurement

Water Reservoirs
500 mL quick-fit reservoir
Heated to avoid evaporative cooling

Generation
Relative humidity range

  • 0 to 98% RH for 5-60 oC 1
  • 0 to 85% RH for 60-85 oC 1

Relative humidity generation performance

  • Accuracy: ±0.5% RH 2
  • Resolution: ±0.1% RH
  • Stability: ±0.1% RH over 6 hours

Measurement
Relative humidity continuous measurement

  • Range 0-100%RH

Relative humidity measurement accuracy

  • ±0.8% RH at 5-40 °C
  • ±1.5% RH at 40-85 °C

CO2 Generation and Measurement

Generation
Concentration range 0-100% vol, atmospheric pressure

CO2 generation performance

  • Accuracy: exact 3 or 0.5% vol of inlet concentration 4

Measurement
Patented Speed of Sound sensor

  • Range: 0-100% vol 5
  • Accuracy: 0.1% vol up to 40% vol, 0.5% above

In line NIR ppm sensor 6,7

  • Range 0-0.5% vol
  • Accuracy: 40 ppm 5

Weight Measurement

Ultrabalance Low Mass
Maximum load: 1000 mg
Mass change: ±150 mg
Resolution: 0.01 μg
Balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg 8

Ultrabalance High Mass
Maximum load: 5000 mg
Mass change: ±1000 mg
Resolution: 0.1 μg
Balance noise: ≤ 3 μg8

Hardware Configuration

Standard

  • Mixing of two gas streams, with controlled humidity and CO2 concentration, respectively 9
  • Switching between different carrier gases e.g. Nitrogen and 400 ppm CO2

Advanced

  • Two heated reservoirs for enhanced humidity generation at high CO2 levels (up to 98% humidity in a pure CO2 stream) 9
  • Mixing and direct measurement of low CO2 concentrations (ppm level) through dedicated instrumentation9

System Information

Dimensions: 520 mm (W) x 980 mm (H) x 610 mm (D)
Weight: 80 kg (180 lb)
Electrical: 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA

System Software

DVS Control Software

  • Live data view and plotting
  • Full control over all parameters
  • Powerful custom methods and sequences
  • Complex isotherm or isobar experiments
  • Temperature changes in a single experiment
  • Ramp or step methods available
  • Intelligent (dm/dt) or time based step equilibration criteria
  • Multiple concentration or temperature cycles.
  • Automated video image or Raman spectra acquisition

DVS Analysis Software

  • Automated isotherm calculation
  • Full kinetics information during experiment
  • Isotherm modeling
  • Isotherm modeling
  • Enthalpy (heat) of adsorption
  • Permeability and diffusion modeling
  • Surface area models

Software Options:

Standard

  • Control software
  • Standard analysis

Advanced

  • Advanced analysis suite
  • Isotherm analysis suite

 

Footnotes:
1 Humidity factory calibrated at 25°C and 70°C. Calibrations at other temperatures upon request
2 1-σ confidence level with % RH based on SMS factory certified methods (Salt Calibration)
3 When using pure CO2 or a calibrated cylinder
4 When mixing
5 At 25°C
6 Only in advanced configuration
7 Using ppm probe reduces maximum operating T to 60 °C
8 Root mean square (averaged over 24 hours)
9 Some measurement restrictions apply

Schematics

DVS Resolution stand

Bring the power of the DVS Carbon to your lab

The DVS Carbon is the world’s most advanced instrument for analysing the carbon capture potential of materials.

To find out more about how this groundbreaking instrument collection can take your research to the next step, download the instrument brochure now and have a chat with a member of our team.

Download Brochure Request a quote
Carbon background large

DVS Carbon
CO2 & H2O gravimetric sorption analyzers


Analyzing the performance of materials in carbon capture, storage, and utilization is crucial for researchers, emphasizing the need for accurate and dependable analysis.

The DVS Carbon combines gravimetric precision, humidity control, and advanced mixing capabilities to provide a perfectly calibrated solution for advanced Carbon Dioxide capture, utilization, & storage

Download brochure Request a quote
DVS Carbon - Instrument Page
DVS-Carbon5-Website-SM

Looking for Greater Efficiency?

The latest addition to the DVS Carbon family, the DVS Carbon5, a high-throughput instrument that redefines gravimetric sorption analysis. Building upon the legacy, the DVS Carbon combines the precision and reliability you expect from the DVS Carbon with the added strength of not one, but five low or high mass Ultrabalances.

Expedite your experiments and achieve results at an unprecedented pace. The unique configuration allows you to run multiple samples simultaneously, increasing your lab’s efficiency and productivity.

With the patented Surface Measurement Systems Ultrabalance measuring real-time mass changes caused by sorption and desorption in the sample, complex carbon capture conditions can be assessed in a range of materials. In addition, the system can be configured to enable a range of different capabilities.

The world’s most advanced dual-balance gravimetric vapor sorption analyzer

See the DVS Discovery in action, and discover what this groundbreaking instrument is capable of with our video showcase.

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First-of-its-Kind

In this growing research space, DVS Carbon is the first purpose-built gravimetric sorption analyzer for advanced carbon capture conditions.

Independent Multicomponent Control

With a carefully calibrated mixing system, the DVS Carbon independently controls the CO2 and water concentration, enabling complex sorption programs to be created with controlled changes in concentration and temperature.

Isotherms of CO2 & H2O

Test your materials to get CO2 & water isotherms in realistic conditions, with kinetics for each step available by default with our purpose-built control & analysis software.

Multiple Concentration and Temerature Ranges

High (%) or low range (ppm) CO2 can be controlled, suitable for DAC, PCC, or other CCUS conditions.

In-situ Activation & Regeneration

Expanding your instrument capabilities with a pre-heater, your sample can be locally heated up to 300 oC under inert or process gas, with drying activation or segmentation kinetics determined directly.

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Benefits
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Capabilities
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Applications
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Specifications
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Schematics

Benefits

  • The only purpose-built system to measure carbon capture properties of materials in real-world conditions
  • Employs specially redesigned, patented Speed of Sound Sensor for accurate real-time precision
  • Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
  • Broad temperature range (5-85 °C) with a single, uniform, and accurate temperature enclosure
  • Sample heater enabling local temperature control up to 300 oC, for activation, drying, etc.
  • Heated reservoir for extended humidity generation (98% RH up to 60 0C and 85 %RH up 85 oC), with fully automated temperature control
  • Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
  • Optional accessories to enable Raman or NIR spectroscopy as well as video

Capabilities

  • CO2 and H2O sorption and desorption isotherms & kinetics
  • Independent multicomponent control and mixing
  • Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 300 °C
  • Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
  • Sample masses from up to 5000 mg
  • Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

Applications

  • Carbon capture
  • Post-combustion capture
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Temperature/moisture swing sorption
  • Direct air capture
  • Solid sorbent characterization

Specifications

Construction Materials

Custom built manifold: 316 stainless steel
Seals: Viton® and Kalrez® or equivalent
Tubing: 1/4 inch 316 stainless steel

Gas Flow Control

High accuracy digital mass flow controllers
Wide dynamic range – turndown ratio 1000:1
Carrier gas: dry air, nitrogen, CO2 (<1%) in nitrogen

Temperature Control

Temperature controlled enclosure
Contains entire generation and measurement system
Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
Temperature stability ± 0.05 oC over 6 hours
Temperature resolution 0.01 °C

Local sample heater
Control range: up to 300 °C
Heating ramp rates: up to 10 °C/min

Humidity Generation & Measurement

Water Reservoirs
500 mL quick-fit reservoir
Heated to avoid evaporative cooling

Generation
Relative humidity range

  • 0 to 98% RH for 5-60 oC 1
  • 0 to 85% RH for 60-85 oC 1

Relative humidity generation performance

  • Accuracy: ±0.5% RH 2
  • Resolution: ±0.1% RH
  • Stability: ±0.1% RH over 6 hours

Measurement
Relative humidity continuous measurement

  • Range 0-100%RH

Relative humidity measurement accuracy

  • ±0.8% RH at 5-40 °C
  • ±1.5% RH at 40-85 °C

CO2 Generation and Measurement

Generation
Concentration range 0-100% vol, atmospheric pressure

CO2 generation performance

  • Accuracy: exact 3 or 0.5% vol of inlet concentration 4

Measurement
Patented Speed of Sound sensor

  • Range: 0-100% vol 5
  • Accuracy: 0.1% vol up to 40% vol, 0.5% above

In line NIR ppm sensor 6,7

  • Range 0-0.5% vol
  • Accuracy: 40 ppm 5

Weight Measurement

Ultrabalance Low Mass
Maximum load: 1000 mg
Mass change: ±150 mg
Resolution: 0.01 μg
Balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg 8

Ultrabalance High Mass
Maximum load: 5000 mg
Mass change: ±1000 mg
Resolution: 0.1 μg
Balance noise: ≤ 3 μg8

Hardware Configuration

Standard

  • Mixing of two gas streams, with controlled humidity and CO2 concentration, respectively 9
  • Switching between different carrier gases e.g. Nitrogen and 400 ppm CO2

Advanced

  • Two heated reservoirs for enhanced humidity generation at high CO2 levels (up to 98% humidity in a pure CO2 stream) 9
  • Mixing and direct measurement of low CO2 concentrations (ppm level) through dedicated instrumentation9

System Information

Dimensions: 520 mm (W) x 980 mm (H) x 610 mm (D)
Weight: 80 kg (180 lb)
Electrical: 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA

System Software

DVS Control Software

  • Live data view and plotting
  • Full control over all parameters
  • Powerful custom methods and sequences
  • Complex isotherm or isobar experiments
  • Temperature changes in a single experiment
  • Ramp or step methods available
  • Intelligent (dm/dt) or time based step equilibration criteria
  • Multiple concentration or temperature cycles.
  • Automated video image or Raman spectra acquisition

DVS Analysis Software

  • Automated isotherm calculation
  • Full kinetics information during experiment
  • Isotherm modeling
  • Isotherm modeling
  • Enthalpy (heat) of adsorption
  • Permeability and diffusion modeling
  • Surface area models

Software Options:

Standard

  • Control software
  • Standard analysis

Advanced

  • Advanced analysis suite
  • Isotherm analysis suite

 

Footnotes:
1 Humidity factory calibrated at 25°C and 70°C. Calibrations at other temperatures upon request
2 1-σ confidence level with % RH based on SMS factory certified methods (Salt Calibration)
3 When using pure CO2 or a calibrated cylinder
4 When mixing
5 At 25°C
6 Only in advanced configuration
7 Using ppm probe reduces maximum operating T to 60 °C
8 Root mean square (averaged over 24 hours)
9 Some measurement restrictions apply

Schematics

DVS Resolution stand

Bring the power of the DVS Carbon to your lab

The DVS Carbon is the world’s most advanced instrument for analysing the carbon capture potential of materials.

To find out more about how this groundbreaking instrument collection can take your research to the next step, download the instrument brochure now and have a chat with a member of our team.

Download Brochure Request a quote

Carbon background large

DVS Carbon
CO2 & H2O gravimetric sorption analyzers


Analyzing the performance of materials in carbon capture, storage, and utilization is crucial for researchers, emphasizing the need for accurate and dependable analysis.

The DVS Carbon combines gravimetric precision, humidity control, and advanced mixing capabilities to provide a perfectly calibrated solution for advanced Carbon Dioxide capture, utilization, & storage

Download brochure Request a quote
DVS Carbon - Instrument Page
DVS-Carbon5-Website-SM

Looking for Greater Efficiency?

The latest addition to the DVS Carbon family, the DVS Carbon5, a high-throughput instrument that redefines gravimetric sorption analysis. Building upon the legacy, the DVS Carbon combines the precision and reliability you expect from the DVS Carbon with the added strength of not one, but five low or high mass Ultrabalances.

Expedite your experiments and achieve results at an unprecedented pace. The unique configuration allows you to run multiple samples simultaneously, increasing your lab’s efficiency and productivity.

With the patented Surface Measurement Systems Ultrabalance measuring real-time mass changes caused by sorption and desorption in the sample, complex carbon capture conditions can be assessed in a range of materials. In addition, the system can be configured to enable a range of different capabilities.

First-of-its-Kind

In this growing research space, DVS Carbon is the first purpose-built gravimetric sorption analyzer for advanced carbon capture conditions.

Independent Multicomponent Control

With a carefully calibrated mixing system, the DVS Carbon independently controls the CO2 and water concentration, enabling complex sorption programs to be created with controlled changes in concentration and temperature.

Isotherms of CO2 & H2O

Test your materials to get CO2 & water isotherms in realistic conditions, with kinetics for each step available by default with our purpose-built control & analysis software.

Multiple Concentration and Temerature Ranges

High (%) or low range (ppm) CO2 can be controlled, suitable for DAC, PCC, or other CCUS conditions.

In-situ Activation & Regeneration

Expanding your instrument capabilities with a pre-heater, your sample can be locally heated up to 300 oC under inert or process gas, with drying activation or segmentation kinetics determined directly.

◀
▶

DVS Endeavour Citations
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Benefits
icon
Capabilities
icon
Applications
icon
Specifications
icon
Schematics

Benefits

  • The only purpose-built system to measure carbon capture properties of materials in real-world conditions
  • Employs specially redesigned, patented Speed of Sound Sensor for accurate real-time precision
  • Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
  • Broad temperature range (5-85 °C) with a single, uniform, and accurate temperature enclosure
  • Sample heater enabling local temperature control up to 300 oC, for activation, drying, etc.
  • Heated reservoir for extended humidity generation (98% RH up to 60 0C and 85 %RH up 85 oC), with fully automated temperature control
  • Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
  • Optional accessories to enable Raman or NIR spectroscopy as well as video

Capabilities

  • CO2 and H2O sorption and desorption isotherms & kinetics
  • Independent multicomponent control and mixing
  • Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 300 °C
  • Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
  • Sample masses from up to 5000 mg
  • Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

Applications

  • Carbon capture
  • Post-combustion capture
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Temperature/moisture swing sorption
  • Direct air capture
  • Solid sorbent characterization

Specifications

Construction Materials

Custom built manifold: 316 stainless steel
Seals: Viton® and Kalrez® or equivalent
Tubing: 1/4 inch 316 stainless steel

Gas Flow Control

High accuracy digital mass flow controllers
Wide dynamic range – turndown ratio 1000:1
Carrier gas: dry air, nitrogen, CO2 (<1%) in nitrogen

Temperature Control

Temperature controlled enclosure
Contains entire generation and measurement system
Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
Temperature stability ± 0.05 oC over 6 hours
Temperature resolution 0.01 °C

Local sample heater
Control range: up to 300 °C
Heating ramp rates: up to 10 °C/min

Humidity Generation & Measurement

Water Reservoirs
500 mL quick-fit reservoir
Heated to avoid evaporative cooling

Generation
Relative humidity range

  • 0 to 98% RH for 5-60 oC 1
  • 0 to 85% RH for 60-85 oC 1

Relative humidity generation performance

  • Accuracy: ±0.5% RH 2
  • Resolution: ±0.1% RH
  • Stability: ±0.1% RH over 6 hours

Measurement
Relative humidity continuous measurement

  • Range 0-100%RH

Relative humidity measurement accuracy

  • ±0.8% RH at 5-40 °C
  • ±1.5% RH at 40-85 °C

CO2 Generation and Measurement

Generation
Concentration range 0-100% vol, atmospheric pressure

CO2 generation performance

  • Accuracy: exact 3 or 0.5% vol of inlet concentration 4

Measurement
Patented Speed of Sound sensor

  • Range: 0-100% vol 5
  • Accuracy: 0.1% vol up to 40% vol, 0.5% above

In line NIR ppm sensor 6,7

  • Range 0-0.5% vol
  • Accuracy: 40 ppm 5

Weight Measurement

Ultrabalance Low Mass
Maximum load: 1000 mg
Mass change: ±150 mg
Resolution: 0.01 μg
Balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg 8

Ultrabalance High Mass
Maximum load: 5000 mg
Mass change: ±1000 mg
Resolution: 0.1 μg
Balance noise: ≤ 3 μg8

Hardware Configuration

Standard

  • Mixing of two gas streams, with controlled humidity and CO2 concentration, respectively 9
  • Switching between different carrier gases e.g. Nitrogen and 400 ppm CO2

Advanced

  • Two heated reservoirs for enhanced humidity generation at high CO2 levels (up to 98% humidity in a pure CO2 stream) 9
  • Mixing and direct measurement of low CO2 concentrations (ppm level) through dedicated instrumentation9

System Information

Dimensions: 520 mm (W) x 980 mm (H) x 610 mm (D)
Weight: 80 kg (180 lb)
Electrical: 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA

System Software

DVS Control Software

  • Live data view and plotting
  • Full control over all parameters
  • Powerful custom methods and sequences
  • Complex isotherm or isobar experiments
  • Temperature changes in a single experiment
  • Ramp or step methods available
  • Intelligent (dm/dt) or time based step equilibration criteria
  • Multiple concentration or temperature cycles.
  • Automated video image or Raman spectra acquisition

DVS Analysis Software

  • Automated isotherm calculation
  • Full kinetics information during experiment
  • Isotherm modeling
  • Isotherm modeling
  • Enthalpy (heat) of adsorption
  • Permeability and diffusion modeling
  • Surface area models

Software Options:

Standard

  • Control software
  • Standard analysis

Advanced

  • Advanced analysis suite
  • Isotherm analysis suite

 

Footnotes:
1 Humidity factory calibrated at 25°C and 70°C. Calibrations at other temperatures upon request
2 1-σ confidence level with % RH based on SMS factory certified methods (Salt Calibration)
3 When using pure CO2 or a calibrated cylinder
4 When mixing
5 At 25°C
6 Only in advanced configuration
7 Using ppm probe reduces maximum operating T to 60 °C
8 Root mean square (averaged over 24 hours)
9 Some measurement restrictions apply

Schematics

DVS Resolution stand

Bring the power of the DVS Carbon to your lab

The DVS Carbon is the world’s most advanced instrument for analysing the carbon capture potential of materials.

To find out more about how this groundbreaking instrument collection can take your research to the next step, download the instrument brochure now and have a chat with a member of our team.

Download Brochure Request a quote

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