Supercritical Fluid Technologies (SFT) has introduced a data acquisition package (DAP) as an option for the SFT Phase Monitor II instrument.
The DAP provides real-time image and data capture directly to a PC computer.
The video image, along with the temperature and pressure data, is displayed on the PC monitor and can be archived directly to the hard drive.
In addition, the current date and time are recorded and the user can enter a short text comment.
To capture the video signal, the package includes a PXI (frame grabber) card, which needs to be installed into the user's PC running Windows 2000, NT, XP, or Me.
The software is based on LabView and all cables and connectors required to complete the installation are provided.
The SFT Phase Monitor II is an analytical tool for determining the solubility of various compounds and mixtures of compounds in subcritical and supercritical fluids.
It provides direct, visual observation of materials under conditions that can be controlled precisely by the researcher.
Experiments can be performed in liquid, supercritical carbon dioxide or in other compressed gases.
Additionally, the effect of co-solvents on the solubility of compounds of interest in supercritical carbon dioxide can be investigated.
The SFT Phase Monitor II allows the end user to view the dissolution, precipitation and crystallisation of compounds over a range of pressures and temperatures.
Experiments can be done from a few hundred psi to 10,000 psi and from ambient temperature to 150C.
