/// Description :
- A 55 L / min, 15 psig capacity coalescing separation vessel, SS316 stainless steel and acrylic construction with internal support for TORR ™ coalescing cartridge and safety valve
- A centrifugal type electric water pump, 220 VAC, 15 amp
- A 200-liter plastic back-up tank with removable cover for storing and recirculating water
- Set of 1 '' industrial piping, flexible for interconnection of the various elements of the system
- Set of valves for component isolation and for pump flow control
- Pressure gauges at the entry and exit of the vessel
- A 48 '' x 48 '' stainless steel table with retention walls in the event of a system leak on which all system components rest
- 10 sealing washers for replacement
- Made and assembled in Quebec
- Works with TORR ™ coalescing cartridges. Model TC-008-2, 6 '' diam x 20 '' high, nylon and nitrile gaskets
Confocal microscopy and flow cytometry laboratoryThe laboratory is equipped with a four-laser LSRFortessa cytometer that allows high-level multiparametric analyzes to characterize cell populations. A BD FACS Calibur two-laser cytometer is used to perform routine analyzes such as the expression of surface markers. The Zeiss LSM780 confocal microscopy system is a state-of-the-art instrument for the study of various cellular and subcellular biological processes such as intracellular trafficking and localization of pathogen molecules.
The Yargeau Laboratory of Controlling Contaminants of Concern is located at McGill University and is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). This state-of-the-art laboratory is the solution to any research need related to the presence, fate, and removal of contaminants in the wastewater treatment process. Equipements include: LC-HRMS ; Microtox; Accelerated solvent extraction system; Microwave extraction system; solide phase extraction.
/// Features:
- Gel Doc XR+ system allowing for high-resolution viewing (4 MP camera)
- UV or VIS imaging depending on the type of gel or sample (3 modes, trans-UV, trans white, epi-white)
- User-friendly, simple, and effective software
- Imaging, molecule weight analysis, and densitometry software
/// Examples of applications:
- Protein electrophoresis gel analysis (SDS-PAGE) (Photo, densito, mW)
- Analysis of agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA and RNA (Photo, densito, mW)
- Photo of colony bacteria on agars (Photo, densito, mW)
- Photo of halo of inhibition on petri dish or other
Processing and analysis of earth observation images in order to map and model environmental phenomena in the context of climate change. The research team in Environmental and NORdic Remote Sensing (TENOR) works on the development and application of digital approaches and the development of analysis and decision support tools applicable to various contexts by calling upon particularly in hydro-informatics, geomatics and remote sensing. The Environmental Remote Sensing by Drones (TED) laboratory includes different types of drones and a wide range of sensors: two hyperspectral cameras (400-1700 nm), a thermal infrared camera, a multispectral camera with interchangeable filters and a digital camera. The TENOR team also has a computer laboratory equipped with software specialized in image processing and geomatics, as well as field instrumentation (georadar, snow and ice corers, hydrometeorological sensors, etc.) necessary for the development and validation of algorithms.
The Laboratory for Ecotoxicogenomics and Endocrine Disruption (LEPE) brings together the expertise, knowledge, infrastructure and instrumentation necessary to test the effects of contaminants on the health of living organisms. The experiments are carried out in the laboratory, in microcosm, in mesocosm and in the field. The team is developing unique biomarkers for each target species in order to understand and validate the mechanisms of action of contaminants. The group also specializes in the study of endocrine disruptors and has, among other things, ultra-sensitive cell lines that identify contaminants capable of altering the hormonal response.
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- Electrolysis and electrodialysis pilot system equipped with three 1-litre tanks
- Treatment capacity of 100 L per day depending on the type of samples treated
- Automated control system (pH, conductivity, temperature, and flow)
- Ion exchange and bipolar membranes (membrane electrolysis and electrodialysis)
- Pump with a maximum operating capacity of 3470 rpm (½ horsepower)
-15 000 Watt rectifier
/// Samples:
- Liquids
- Brines, hydrolysates, leachates, organic acid extracts
/// Examples of applications:
- Deacidification of cellulose hydrolysates
- Demineralization of leachates and food products
- Base production from salts
- Metal recovery from contaminated wash water
- Regeneration of mineral acids
- Separation and concentration of metal nanoparticles
This pilot laboratory provides the scientific community and industry with its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art equipment for the development and scaling of fermentation processes as well as the recovery, purification and characterization of various microbial derivatives. Its primary purpose is R & D in the field of biotechnology, and especially value-added products using putrescible residues as raw material.
The researchers at the Environmental Engineering Laboratory are tasked with acquiring knowledge to improve the quality of the environment. In particular, they work in two major areas of research, namely the development of innovative environmental technologies for the rehabilitation of contaminated environments, and the characterization of contaminated environments.
This laboratory makes it possible to develop, among other things, sustainable approaches to coastal management to counter the erosion caused by climate change. This world-class laboratory is used to simulate swells, tides and high flow currents affecting the majority of coarse-bed streams, such as rivers and the St. Lawrence River. It offers a rich potential of applications, for example:
- Model the equilibrium profile of beaches for the stabilization of shorelines;
- Model sedimentation in harbors and marinas to plan dredging or control sediment drift;
- Study the interaction of currents and waves on coastal structures and at sea;
- Model overflow and overflow phenomena due to sea level rise on Canadian coasts;
- Simulate the effect of tides on port facilities;
- Simulate the effect of ice on banks in the presence of waves and currents;
- Model the diffusion of pollutants in complex hydraulic systems;
- Design arrangements or soft solutions for coastal protection.
