Services
Analytical measurements
We offer a broad spectrum of analytical technology for testing, process engineering and quality and quantity services for water, environment (water, soil), plastics, textiles:
- Sample preparation (Soxhlet extraction, Kjeldahl destruction, microwave digestion, dry ashing);
- Element analysis (AAS, ICP-OES);
- Molecular identification and quantification (GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, FTIR, UV-VIS, fluorescence);
- Particle size distribution;
- Viscosimetry.
Contact: Ann.Dumoulin@ugent.be
(Waste)water treatment and ecotechnology
- Advanced oxidation processes (O3, H2O2, UV, TiO2-UVa);
- Aerobic wastewater treatment with activated sludge;
- Anaerobic digestion (semi-continuous and batch testing);
- Granular filtration and activated carbon filtration;
- Jar tests (coagulation-flocculation and flotation);
- Plant systems and algal systems;
- Water quality parameters (BOD, COD, Hach test kits).
Contact: Stijn.VanHulle@ugent.be
LED H2O
LED H2O (Local and Accessible Expertise and Service Centre for water technology) provides services and support for companies and non-profit organizations, including free initial advice and guidance (incl. company visit!) in case of introduction and/or improvement of production, treatment or management of the company's process or wastewater.
Contact: Stijn.VanHulle@ugent.be
Chemical engineering
- (Vacuum) distillation (continuous and batch)
- Liquid-liquid extraction
- Solid-liquid extraction (incl. Soxhlet extraction)
For more information: visit LCPE
or contact: Steven.DeMeester@ugent.be
Plastic recycling
- Flotation column
- Pilot-scale friction washer
- Pilot-scale wind shifter
- Shredding and grinding equipment
For more information: visit LCPE
or contact: Steven.DeMeester@ugent.be