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Project Code [2007-INF-5-S5]
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Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Alan Dobson
Project Abstract
The Beckman Coulter Avanti J26 XP centrifuge will provide state of the art, sample separation capabilities to the E.R.I. facilitating a range of critical research applications such as:- High throughput, micro-titre plate based cell-supernatant resolution- Nucleic acid, protein, cellular fractionations- Sub-cellular fractionation - High volume, low density solids separation.Specifications:- Maximum Speed/g-Force 26,000 rpm/ 82,000 x gSpeed Control + 10 rpm of set speed or 0.1%- Set Temp Range (1? increments) -10 to 40?C Drive Type / Cooling SRDrive / Air Cooled- Refrigeration System Non-CFC, non-ozone depleting refrigerant- Power Usage / Heat Output 2.0 kW / 6900 Btu/hrSound Level <57 dBa (0.91 m/3 ft from instrument at maximum speed)- Dimensions H x D x W 86 cm (with door closed) x 86 cm x 71 cm (34 in x 34 in x 28 in)- Weight 290 kg (640 lb)Rotors:- JA-20 Fixed Angle Rotor 8 x 50mL, 20,000 rpm, 48,400 x g. - JA-14 Fixed Angle Rotor 6 x 250mL, 14,000 rpm, 30,100 x g- J-Lite? JLA-8.1000 Rotor Package (363688), 6 place fixed angle rotor + bottles- S-5.3 AllSpin Rotor Swinging Bucket Rotor Assembly ? 6,000 x g - JA-30-50 Ti Fixed Angle Rotor 82, 000 x g
Grant Approved
€59,800.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
04/11/2008