Centralized laboratory water systems

Chapter Title CENTRA “ ater is W all we do. We know water.” We recognize that a fundamental element in designing or upgrading a laboratory is planning space and equipment needs for critical services, such as gases and highpurity water. At ELGA, we have applied our expertise gained from 50 years of innovation in water purification technologies, to design CENTRA, a complete water purification, storage and distribution system packaged into a single unit. The CENTRA design overcomes the limitations of traditional central water purification systems to deliver consistent water purity, flexibility and...

Centralized distribution of pure laboratory water adapting to your applications as they change The CENTRA Advantage Purity This is ensured by vent filtered wrap-around reservoirs, controlled distribution flow rates, and a selected range of purification technologies such as UV photo oxidation, deionization cartridges etc. Simple and easy sanitization processes ensure longterm bacterial control. A choice of purification media solutions is available to optimize inorganic and organic purity. Modular design allows a number of CENTRAs to be connected, thereby creating a network of water units for a...

Worldwide service and support For total confidence in your pure water systems Every CENTRA comes complete with one extra feature – first class service and support wherever you are in the world. ELGA has installed thousands of systems globally, and our service engineers will apply their expertise to the installation, validation and maintenance of your water purification systems in compliance with all the relevant codes. Visit www.elgalabwater.com to find your nearest contact. Service excellence • We aim to provide first-time-fix service • “Hands on” operation training is arranged on or off site...

Quality assured Our commitment to the highest quality control processes guarantees reliability and compliance with both international, environmental and user organization standards. Designed and manufactured under an ISO 9001:2000 total quality system. Tested to comply with CE, EMC, EN 61010 (UL CSA), PIRA, WEEE Directive and other standards as appropriate. Validation support Water systems that are employed within a validated laboratory should operate within specification all of the time. This should be evidenced through documentation and trending should warn the user if performance is likely...

Chapter Title Training and education in system design considerations At ELGA we see it as our responsibility to ensure that clients, architects, consultants and contractors are made aware of the complexities when designing new lab services. We hold a range of training courses and seminars that cover detailed loop and system design through to basic awareness of key design issues. For more information contact [email protected]. Facility design, build and installation – working together for a customized solution We understand the challenges of designing, building and equipping research laboratories,...

Your first step to Pure Water: The ELGA LabWater water analysis kit An informed start for a streamlined solution At ELGA we do not speculate or work on assumptions about your water quality. On our first visit to your laboratory we will carry out a test, on site, that analyzes your feed water quality. Armed with data about your laboratory’s water quality, required applications, lab design and budget, our sales team will deliver an informed proposal about the best water purification solutions to suit your needs. At ELGA we help you through the entire process of concept, design and implementation...

The CENTRA concept The centralized water system challenge facing modern laboratories Figure 1: A traditional central system. The single centralized system serves labs located on two floors, and takes up a large area in a dedicated plant room. Any usage changes in the labs will require the entire building to be up- or downgraded. There is an increasing requirement for high purity water to support a wide range of research applications. Many research laboratories change their activities with time or need to scale up their current research applications, thereby requiring larger quantities of research-grade...

Providing all the support you need The CENTRA solution Products in our unrivalled CENTRA range provide the laboratory designer with a level of flexibility that is impossible to create with traditional central systems. Our application specialists will provide advice and guidance on the most efficient and effective CENTRA solution for your laboratory design. With each CENTRA comes the support and guidance of a global network of project engineers who can ensure that your system design, commissioning and installation runs smoothly. Of course, as with all ELGA solutions, ensuring lab water purity...

Inside the CENTRA The CENTRA range contains a wide selection of purification and distribution technologies to ensure the right fit for all the laboratories in your building Reliable water quality • nique sanitization design for U purification of RO membranes as well as the local distribution loop • anitization designed to run S quickly and easily • ser-defined, electronically U protected sanitization reminders Economic design • nique “wrap-around” reservoir U • asy-access doors and castors E means system can be located under bench Unique system 0peration protection • asy-to-use Building E Management...

Issues raised by traditional central laboratory water systems versus the CENTRA solution Traditional central systems CENTRA solution CENTRA systems are designed to provide water purity without compromise. The systems are placed close to high flow applications (e.g. large glass washers) and variable speed pumps can control the water flow in the loop to suit individual requirements, thereby eliminating the need for large storage volumes. compromized as traditional central systems require reservoirs that are susceptible to bacterial contamination. Uneconomical use of space; a single centralized...