ECHO DT respirometer for plastic disintegration under composting conditions
ECHO DT is a pilot-scale system for assessing the degree of disintegration of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions.
Test material is mixed with fresh biowaste and introduced into a defined composting environment. The system monitors temperature, flow and oxygen, while individual reactor cooling supports process control. Configurations with 1, 3, 6 or 12 channels scale to laboratory capacity.
Key benefits
- Pilot-scale testing for industrial compostability
- 1/3/6/12 channels and multiple vessel volumes
- 0–25% O₂ sensor plus temperature and flow monitoring
- Individual cooling for every reactor
- Integrated PC, remote control and Excel export
Applications
- ISO 16929 plastic disintegration testing
- EN 13432 industrial compostability assessment
- Packaging and bioplastics development
- Certification laboratories and compost research
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Channels | 1 / 3 / 6 / 12 |
| O₂ sensor | 0–25%; stated accuracy 2% |
| Vessels | 35 L, 64 L, 140 L and other volumes |
| Control | Temperature, flow and individual cooling |
| Control unit | 39 × 49 × 20 cm |
Confirm the final configuration, available options and current specification version in the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from the ER Series?
DT assesses physical disintegration at pilot scale in compost, while ER quantifies biodegradation through gas evolution.
Is an air source included?
Yes. The manufacturer describes an included pump/compressor.
Can different reactor volumes be used?
Yes. Several volumes are available according to the method and required capacity.
Send APEL Laser your sample type, applicable method, required capacity and desired parameters. We will recommend the suitable ECHO configuration, accessories and implementation plan.
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