SEAS
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
Research Facilities
Equipment/Instrument Details
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Manufacturer/Company – Shimadzu
Model No. – UV-1900
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement of light absorbance
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Measurement of light absorbance at UV and Visible range
Model No. – UV-1900
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement of light absorbance
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Measurement of light absorbance at UV and Visible range
Multiparameter probe

Manufacturer/Company – In situ, inc
Model No. – Aqua TROLL® 400 Multiparameter Probe
Month/Year of Installation – March 2020
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement of water quality parameters such as temperature, conductivity, pH, ORP, and dissolved oxygen
This all-in-one, durable probe continuously measures,
1. Actual and specific conductivity
2. Dissolved oxygen (optical RDO®)
3. ORP
4. pH
5. Temperature
Miniature Spectrometer

Manufacturer/Company – Ocean Optics
Model No. – FLAME-S-XR1-ES
Month/Year of Installation – January 2021
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement spectroscopic measurements (absorbance fluorescence) of water/liquid samples from 200 to 1100 nm wavelength
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Absorbance and fluorescence measurements
1. Range: 200-1100 nm
2. Resolution: From 0.1 nm (FWHM)
3. Integration time: 1 ms – 65 s
4. Power: 5V USB
5. Size: 88.9 x 63.5 x 31.9 mm; 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.26″
6. Weight: 265 gram
Model No. – FLAME-S-XR1-ES
Month/Year of Installation – January 2021
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement spectroscopic measurements (absorbance fluorescence) of water/liquid samples from 200 to 1100 nm wavelength
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Absorbance and fluorescence measurements
1. Range: 200-1100 nm
2. Resolution: From 0.1 nm (FWHM)
3. Integration time: 1 ms – 65 s
4. Power: 5V USB
5. Size: 88.9 x 63.5 x 31.9 mm; 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.26″
6. Weight: 265 gram
Water Flow Probe

Manufacturer/Company – Xylem – FP 211
Model No. – Xylem – FP 211
Month/Year of Installation – March 2020
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – The Global Water Flow Probe is a highly accurate water velocity instrument for measuring flows in open channels and partially filled pipes
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – The water velocity probe consists of A protected water turbo prop positive displacement sensor coupled with an expandable probe handle ending in a digital readout display.
The water flow meter incorporates true velocity averaging for the most accurate flow measurements. The Flow Probe is ideal for storm water runoff studies, sewer flow measurements, measuring flows in rivers and streams, and monitoring water velocity in ditches and canals.
Model No. – Xylem – FP 211
Month/Year of Installation – March 2020
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – The Global Water Flow Probe is a highly accurate water velocity instrument for measuring flows in open channels and partially filled pipes
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – The water velocity probe consists of A protected water turbo prop positive displacement sensor coupled with an expandable probe handle ending in a digital readout display.
The water flow meter incorporates true velocity averaging for the most accurate flow measurements. The Flow Probe is ideal for storm water runoff studies, sewer flow measurements, measuring flows in rivers and streams, and monitoring water velocity in ditches and canals.
Weather Meter

Manufacturer/Company – Kestral
Model No. – Kestral 2500 NV
Month/Year of Installation – March 2020
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement of atmospheric pressure, and wind speed
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – The hand-held Kestrel weather and wind speed meter provides meteorological data wind speed, atmospheric pressure, altitude, and humidity.
Model No. – Kestral 2500 NV
Month/Year of Installation – March 2020
Source of Fund – SERB-DST
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measurement of atmospheric pressure, and wind speed
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – The hand-held Kestrel weather and wind speed meter provides meteorological data wind speed, atmospheric pressure, altitude, and humidity.
Walk-in Incubator

Manufacturer/Company – Thermolab Scientific
Model No. – Thermo lab (TB80)
Month/Year of Installation – May 2020
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Experimental Incubation at temperature-controlled conditions
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – 8000 L capacity BOD incubator
Up to 24 incubation trays
Temperature range: 20-60 oC
Model No. – Thermo lab (TB80)
Month/Year of Installation – May 2020
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Experimental Incubation at temperature-controlled conditions
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – 8000 L capacity BOD incubator
Up to 24 incubation trays
Temperature range: 20-60 oC
Horizontal Autoclave

Manufacturer/Company – Shivanki, India
Model No. – Autoclave (H98L)
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Sterilization of microbiological media and samples
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Sterilization of microbiological media and samples
Model No. – Autoclave (H98L)
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Sterilization of microbiological media and samples
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Sterilization of microbiological media and samples
Water Purification System

Manufacturer/Company – Adrona
Model No. – Adrona(Crystal 7 pro/C7-1001)5571
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Purified water for chemical analysis
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Water purification system to generate Type -III water for laboratory purposes
Model No. – Adrona(Crystal 7 pro/C7-1001)5571
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Purified water for chemical analysis
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Water purification system to generate Type -III water for laboratory purposes
Laminar Air Flow

Manufacturer/Company – FRESH AIR FLOW
Model No. –
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Laminar air flow for microbiological purpose
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Laminar airflow for microbiological study
Model No. –
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Laminar air flow for microbiological purpose
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Laminar airflow for microbiological study
Incubator

Manufacturer/Company – Equitron
Model No. – #7251-091
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Incubator for microbiological purpose
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Incubator for microbiological study
Model No. – #7251-091
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Incubator for microbiological purpose
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Incubator for microbiological study
Hot Air Oven

Manufacturer/Company – Equitron
Model No. – #7047DT-091
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Hot Air Oven for dry sterilization like glassware, materials
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Hot Air Oven for dry sterilization like glassware, materials
Model No. – #7047DT-091
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Hot Air Oven for dry sterilization like glassware, materials
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Hot Air Oven for dry sterilization like glassware, materials
Gas Chromatography

Manufacturer/Company – Thermo Scientific
Model No. – Trace 1310
Month/Year of Installation – Dec 2021
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Gas Chromatography used for separating and analyzing compounds
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Gas Chromatography used for separating and analyzing compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition.
Model No. – Trace 1310
Month/Year of Installation – Dec 2021
Source of Fund – SRM University – AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Gas Chromatography used for separating and analyzing compounds
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Gas Chromatography used for separating and analyzing compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition.
Multiparameter Portable Calorimeter

Manufacturer/Company – HACH CO USA
Model No. – DR900
Month/Year of Installation – NOV 2021
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Multiparameter Portable Calorimeter allows for quick and easy to measure various quality parameters
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Multiparameter Portable Calorimeter allows for quick and easy to measure various quality parameters of drinking water, waste water and industrial water
Model No. – DR900
Month/Year of Installation – NOV 2021
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Multiparameter Portable Calorimeter allows for quick and easy to measure various quality parameters
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Multiparameter Portable Calorimeter allows for quick and easy to measure various quality parameters of drinking water, waste water and industrial water
Bomb Calorimeter

Manufacturer/Company – Rico Scientific Industries, New Delhi
Model No. – RSBT-6
Month/Year of Installation – October 2021
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measures calorific values of solid waste (paper, plastic, husk, garden waste), biomass and fuel (coal, biochar)
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Bomb Calorimeter measures the heating value of the given sample during combustion and determines the highest heating capacity. This instrument is used to identify the energy potential of any given solid sample.
Model No. – RSBT-6
Month/Year of Installation – October 2021
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Measures calorific values of solid waste (paper, plastic, husk, garden waste), biomass and fuel (coal, biochar)
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Bomb Calorimeter measures the heating value of the given sample during combustion and determines the highest heating capacity. This instrument is used to identify the energy potential of any given solid sample.
Muffle Furnace

Manufacturer/Company – ANTS INNOVATIONS PVT LTD
Model No. – MF1200S
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Muffle Furnace for proximate and ultimate analysis
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Muffle Furnace for proximate and ultimate analysis for any type of solid waste.
Model No. – MF1200S
Month/Year of Installation – May 2018
Source of Fund – SRM University AP
List of Measurements/Tests Methods – Muffle Furnace for proximate and ultimate analysis
Brief Description/Novelty of the Equipment – Muffle Furnace for proximate and ultimate analysis for any type of solid waste.