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The Greener Solution: How Organomation Blowdown Evaporators Use Less Nitrogen

Written by Sarah Johnson | February 11, 2025

 
Organomation nitrogen evaporators are industry leaders in nitrogen efficiency, offering significant advantages over other sample evaporator manufacturers like Biotage and Labconco. By requiring less nitrogen for equivalent evaporation tasks, Organomation products provide laboratories with cost savings, operational efficiency, and environmental benefits. 

 

Nitrogen Consumption Comparison

When comparing the required gas input for evaporator models with the same number of sample slots, Organomation models consistently demonstrates superior nitrogen efficiency:

- 24 Position Models: Organomation's 24 position N-EVAP requires a nitrogen input of only 8 L/min. Meanwhile, Biotage's 24 position TurboVap LV consumes 120 L/minβ€”a whopping 1400% more than the N-EVAP.

- 48 Position Models: Similarly, Organomation's 48 position MULTIVAP only consumes 16 L/min of nitrogen, whereas the 48 position TurboVap LV consumes 160 L/minβ€”a 900% difference. Labconco's RapidVap N2/48 requires 100 L/min of nitrogenβ€”525% more than the MULTIVAP.

- 96 Position Models: Organomation's single plate MICROVAP designed for 96 well plates requires 25 L/min, whereas the Porvair Ultravap plate evaporator consumes up to 80 L/minβ€”an increase of 220%.

This data underscores Organomation's ability to achieve efficient evaporation while minimizing gas usage, making it a more economical and sustainable choice for laboratories.

 

Challenges of High Gas Flow and Pressure Requirements

Evaporators with high gas flow and pressure requirements present several challenges for laboratories:

1. Generator Compatibility: Finding an appropriate nitrogen generator becomes increasingly difficult as flow rate requirements increase. Many standard generators cannot meet the high demands of some evaporators, limiting lab options.

2. Increased Costs: High-capacity generators capable of meeting elevated flow rates are significantly more expensive, both in terms of initial investment and ongoing operational costs. If you're using nitrogen cylinders instead of a generator, the high gas consumption will require you to replace the cylinders more often, leading to more hassle and increased downtime when cylinders unexpectedly run out.

3. Space Constraints: Larger generators required for high-flow evaporators often take up more valuable laboratory space, which can be at a premium in many facilities.

4. Maintenance and Reliability: Systems operating at higher pressures and flow rates may require more frequent maintenance and are potentially more prone to wear and tear, impacting long-term reliability.

5. Energy Consumption: Generators producing higher flow rates typically consume more energy, further increasing operational costs and environmental impact.

6. Noise Levels: Higher capacity generators often produce more noise, which can be disruptive in laboratory environments.

By choosing Organomation evaporators with lower nitrogen requirements, laboratories can avoid or minimize these challenges, leading to smoother operations and reduced overall costs.

 

Design Features Supporting Efficiency

Organomation's innovative design further enhances its nitrogen efficiency:

- Individual Valve Tubes on N-EVAP Models: Each sample position has a dedicated needle valve that allows precise control of gas flow. This ensures that only the necessary amount of nitrogen is used for each sample, avoiding waste.

 

- Efficient Manifolds on MULTIVAP and MICROVAP Models: These models feature advanced manifolds that deliver uniform gas flow across all samples with minimal gas input. The MULTIVAP also includes toggle switches for individual rows, allowing users to shut off unused sections to conserve nitrogen.

 

Why Choose Organomation?

Laboratories seeking to optimize resources and reduce operational costs should consider Organomation evaporators for the following reasons:

1. Cost Efficiency: Lower nitrogen consumption directly translates to reduced operational costs, making Organomation evaporators a cost-effective choice for laboratories.

2. Environmental Responsibility: Efficient nitrogen use minimizes waste, aligning with sustainable laboratory practices.

3. Customizable Control: Features like individual row toggle switches provide precise control over nitrogen flow, enhancing both efficiency and flexibility in sample processing.

In conclusion, Organomation's nitrogen evaporators not only outperform competitors like Biotage in terms of nitrogen efficiency but also provide a reliable, cost-effective solution for laboratories looking to enhance productivity while reducing their environmental impact. This makes them an ideal choice for labs prioritizing both performance and sustainability.

Browse Organomation's current nitrogen blowdown evaporator offerings and try our sample evaporator product finder to know which one is best for your application.