Air condenser needs no running water
3 Dec 2013
Radleys Findenser has been featured in the ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering journal which reviews sustainability challenges in chemistry and advances the principles of green chemistry and green engineering.
The air condenser design, which does not require running water to operate, was developed by senior research scientists and engineers at AstraZeneca, who wanted to develop an effective air condenser to work with low boiling point solvents and reduce on-site water consumption.
Water-cooled condensers typically use one to four litres of water per minute which just runs to waste.
Findenser comprises of a glass condenser with an external finned aluminium jacket, between which a small amount of water is permanently sealed.
The design of the glass inner and finned aluminium jacket means Findenser has a much greater surface area and heat transfer capacity than a standard air condenser, making it effectively a ‘super air condenser’.
According to Radleys, tests have shown that it can replace the need for water-cooled condensers in over 95% of common chemistry applications.
Additionally, Findenser can be used in vessels up to 2 litres with up to 1 litre of solvent.
For a demonstration or further information on Findenser please contact Radleys on +44 1799 513320 or visit www.radleys.com.
