Peripheral Systems
The ecosystem that makes an advanced reactor effective
At InVerTec, we understand that a highly advanced reactor is only as effective as the ecosystem supporting it. We provide comprehensive chemical engineering support by designing, constructing, and integrating complex peripheral systems. From precise media dosing to centralized data acquisition (DAQ), we engineer the surrounding architecture required to maintain absolute control over dynamic process parameters.
Application Highlight: Operando Sample Control Platform
A prime example of our peripheral engineering capabilities is our development of a customized parameter control environment for advanced in-situ/operando testing platforms. Working alongside specialized academic and institutional partners, we engineered the complete media management and sensor ecosystem to support high-precision electrochemical cells operating directly within a synchrotron X-ray beamline environment.
- Advanced Fluid & Gas Management: For this operando platform, we engineered dedicated gas and liquid feeding systems. This included precise gas mixing using multi-channel Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs) and tailored dosing pumps for liquid media across separated anode and cathode feeds. More broadly, we design versatile supply ecosystems that handle diverse process media, incorporating static mixers and high-temperature pipelines to feed any customized reactor.
- Dynamic Process Regulation: In this specific setup, we implemented automated back-pressure regulation alongside closed-loop temperature control utilizing thermodynamic heating up to 200 °C. Across all our projects, we engineer robust control architectures with dedicated pressure and temperature control loops to maintain strict stability throughout the entire process.
- Multilevel Safety Architecture: We protect operators and equipment by deploying a comprehensive multilevel safety system that tightly integrates both hardware and software protections. For this project, we combined mechanical overpressure safety valves and specialized exhaust hoods with software-monitored, continuous gas detection to identify potential leaks. We adapt these advanced safety frameworks to handle highly reactive, toxic, or flammable environments at any scale.
- Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Automation: We centralize complex sensor networks and hardware operations into a highly intuitive interface. Highlighting our flexibility in this project, we managed the critical sensors and control loops by successfully combining a robust Siemens DAQ hardware system with custom LabVIEW programming. This adaptable approach enables us to deliver highly automated, seamless Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for effortless process monitoring, whether for specialized beamline equipment or full industrial plants.
