SPINNING DROP TENSIOMETER – SDT
A NEW LEVEL OF
INTERFACIAL TENSION
MEASUREMENT
HIGH-PRECISION INTERFACIAL TENSION
MEASUREMENT – SIMPLE AS THAT
Measurement of interfacial tension in an extremely wide range Innovations for fast sample preparation
Drop analysis using the Vonnegut and Young-Laplace methods Accurately dosing drops into the capillary made spinning drop
Especially simple preparation with no changing of a septum measurements a time-consuming procedure – until now. Our SDT uses
a unique concept for filling the capillary that ensures fast and simple
For more than 30 years, we at KRÜSS have been providing customers changing of the samples. With this solution, which has a patent filed
all over the world with our spinning drop tensiometers to measure very by KRÜSS, the capillary is first filled with surrounding liquid while
low interfacial tension at the highest stage of precision and quality. dismounted. Its specially shaped cap serves as a holder for the drop,
Now, with the gathered know-how and application experience of which enters the capillary when the cap is closed. One last quick
three decades, we are launching a revolutionary novel instrument in movement and the capillary sits firmly in its holder. The laborious step
this field reaching a completely new level of accuracy, usability and of regularly changing a septum also belongs to the past.
automation: the Spinning Drop Tensiometer – SDT. With its very wide
measuring range and innovations that ensure exceptionally simple
sample changes, the SDT provides reliable emulsion analyses for
applications such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
High-quality components work hand-in-hand in the SDT: a
software-controlled precision motor for rotation, a USB3 camera
with an exceedingly high resolution and motorized position
adjustment. With this and the software-controlled tilt function,
keeping the drop in the center of the image is especially easy using
the fully automated Drop Positioning option. Everything is fitted
into an ergonomic housing with clearly arranged control elements
– for safe and simple operation.
In addition to the standard Vonnegut evaluation, the SDT also
analyses the drop shape using the Young-Laplace method. This
makes it possible to work at a slower rotational speed and so
expands the range of the instrument allowing easy measurement
of high interfacial tensions. Such shape analysis is also especially
robust and hence provides very reliable results.
FOLLOWING PROCESS CONDITIONS.
LEADING IN INTUITION.
Diverse range of applications in surfactant and emulsion analytics Efficient and flexible temperature control
Measurements under the temperature conditions of mixing We have ensured an ideal choice of temperature settings so the actual
processes or oil reservoirs conditions of a process or an oil reservoir can be reproduced when carrying
Simple and intuitive software operation out analyses with the Spinning Drop Tensiometer – SDT. The integrated
electrical heating unit sets the target temperature quickly and accurately,
TASKS AND APPLICATIONS keeps it constant and saves the need of an additional thermostat. The
precise contactless infrared sensor measures the temperature and relays
evelopment of emulsions
D the thermal conditions very close to the drop.
Tertiary crude oil production
Bioavailability of drugs Intuitive, workflow-orientated software ADVANCE
Surfactant research Our ADVANCE software focuses on simple automation and intuitive
Adsorption properties at phase boundaries operability. The clearly designed user interface follows the workflow of
an analysis, from the preparation phase to actual measurement and
MEASURING OPTIONS on right through to evaluation. All relevant functions are visible: by
avoiding the use of menus and pop-ups ADVANCE saves any
easurement of interfacial tension in an extremely wide range
M unnecessary clicks and time-consuming searches for hidden elements.
starting from 10-6 mN/m
Analysis using the Vonnegut drop diameter method Controlled by ADVANCE the SDT carries out fully automatic measurements
Analysis using the Young-Laplace drop shape curvature method using prepared and flexibly modifiable measuring templates. The
Long-term measurements for investigating surfactant dynamics intelligent and robust image evaluation algorithms of the software ensure
Temperature-dependent analyses accurate results. The respective drop image is allocated to each measured
value and displayed. There is no need for the inconvenient saving, loading
and management of image files anymore.
ALWAYS CLOSE TO YOU
At KRÜSS, we combine technical know-how and scientific expertise In this way, we help you to optimize and make better use of your
with plenty of passion. That is why we not only produce high-quality technologies. This has made us the global market leader in the
measuring instruments for surface and interfacial chemistry – we field of surface and interfacial tension measurement. As a matter of
offer a unique combination of product and scientific consulting. Our course, we will gladly support you with further information as well.
continuous know-how transfer ensures that not only we at KRÜSS Feel free to ask us about publications, application cases, and helpful
keep pace with scientific developments, but also our customers. information about other KRÜSS products. We are always close to you.
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