Leachate Collection Columns

Leachate Collection Columns from ecoTech, Germany are designed for the precise monitoring of leachate in soils in order to comply with strict Government guidelines. The equipment performs saturated and unsaturated percolation tests of mineral residues. This determines breakthrough curves. Leachate Collection Colums simplifies and reproducibly ensures the performance of column elutions.

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Equipment and sets for the semi-automatic performance of column tests
Available as individual elution columns, semi-automatic elution units or professional, fully automated percolation units, which enable a high sample throughput
Simple, tool-free assembly and filling of columns
Stable and accurate flow even with back pressure through the filled column
Strong glass columns made of borosilicate glass 3.3
Fastener clamp to prevent leaks
Secure against the dry running of the pump and water jets
Intuitive operation and easy calibration
Available in dimensions to meet the requirements of a country’s regulations
Modular design for integration from a simple column range to an upgraded higher-quality system
Special editions/ accessories available

Applications

To perform manual column tests (Standard Set) in conjunction with existing laboratory equipment such as pumps, water tanks, bottles etc. through to semi-automatic Stainless steel column minimises the disturbance of samples. Optional: Junctions for e.g. Redox-electrodes and mini suction cups
Column base with integrated suction plate for unsaturated experiments
Tube made of acrylic glass. Possibility to connect junctions for mini suction cups
Drop weight for column packing

Components of System

High-precision diaphragm metering pump

Downstream pressure relief valve

Matched geometry of the pump head

Arrangement of the pressure holding valve with special holding device

Factors on the pump inlet:
– Tubing
– Hose length
– Tube dimensions
– Fittings
– Prefilter

Options

Standard Set

Elution column, 50 mm (see basic set)

High-precision diaphragm dosing pump

Pressure-retaining valve

Hoses

Fittings

Prefilter

Additionally Required:
Eluent reservoir
Eluate bottles (available on request)

Semi-Automatic Elution Set

Elution column

65 mm (see basic set), otherwise as above

Professional Elution Set

Elution column

100 mm (see basic set), otherwise as above

Comparison

Basic Set
Elution Columns

Extended Set
Elution Unit

Professional Set
ASPA

Simple execution of column tests

Accurate and consistent flow rates during test run

Different saturation and test flow rates possible

Fractionation

Pressure monitoring

Logging

Automatic performance of column tests

Specifications

Standard Set/Column version

ID glass tube

50 mm
65 mm
100 mm

OD glass tube

60 mm
75 mm
110 mm

Height glass tube

300 mm
320 mm
440 mm

Total height

410 mm
440 mm
610 mm

Accessories

Stainless steel column to minimise the disturbance of samples. Optional: Junctions for e.g. Redox-electrodes and mini suction cups

Column base with integrated suction plate for unsaturated experiments

Tube made of acrylic glass. Possibility to connect junctions for mini suction cups

Drop weight for column packing

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