Laboratory circulators and refrigerated circulators are devices generally used to provide temperature control in laboratory environments. These devices are used in experiments and processes where liquids must be kept at a constant temperature. Basically, the purpose of both devices is to regulate temperature, but the differences between them vary according to their functions.
1. Laboratory Circulators:
o General function: Used to keep the temperature of liquids constant. It is used in applications where liquids must be mixed and kept constant at the desired temperature.
o Areas of use: Used in chemical reactions, heat transfer, biotechnological applications and various experimental processes.
o Working principle: Hot water or other liquids are heated in a container placed in the device and kept at a constant temperature. The device provides a homogeneous temperature distribution by circulating the liquid.
2. Refrigerated Circulators:
o General function: These devices are used to cool liquids. Especially in experiments where low temperatures are required, it serves as a cooling function instead of heating.
o Areas of use: It is widely used in areas such as chemical analysis, low-temperature experiments, biotechnological or industrial applications that require cooling.
o Working principle: Refrigerated circulators use a compressor or similar cooling system to cool the liquid. The liquid is cooled by pipes or heat exchangers inside the device and kept within a certain temperature range, making it suitable for laboratory applications.
