Y-Cell Multicompartment cell for BMED

FCP-Y-01-001

From: 5,545.00 €

The Y-Cell is a specialized, high-performance multicompartment flow cell engineered for advanced Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis (BMED) research. With its distinctive 8-port end plates and flexible 5 or 6-chamber design, the Y-Cell provides unprecedented control over complex electrochemical processes. Built on the proven and modular X-Cell framework, it enables researchers to design sophisticated BMED experiments with multiple independent fluid streams. The Y-Cell is stackable for scalable research and development, available with a 2.5 × 2.5 cm active area, and compatible with PTFE, EPDM, and VITON gaskets for broad chemical compatibility.

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4x Polypropylene Mesh 500 Micron / 36% open area
4x Polypropylene Mesh 250 Micron / 29% open area

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Advancing Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis Research

The Y-Cell is a specialized, high-performance multicompartment flow cell engineered for advanced Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis (BMED) research. Building on the proven, modular framework of our X-Cell series, the Y-Cell introduces a new level of flexibility and control for complex electrochemical separations. Its innovative 8-port end plate design allows for up to eight individual fluid streams, enabling sophisticated 5 and 6-chamber BMED experiments and other multicompartment applications.

Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis represents a powerful technique for water splitting, acid and base production, and resource recovery from complex process streams. The Y-Cell is specifically designed to support researchers and engineers developing and optimizing BMED processes at the laboratory scale, providing the flexibility needed to investigate the effects of membrane configuration, chamber geometry, and operating conditions on process performance.

Key Features and Unprecedented Flexibility

The Y-Cell distinguishes itself through several innovative design features that address the specific needs of BMED research. The multicompartment architecture is purpose-built for 5 and 6-chamber configurations, which represent the most common experimental setups in BMED research. Each chamber can be independently controlled, allowing researchers to investigate ion transport phenomena, membrane performance, and process efficiency under precisely defined conditions.

The 8-port configuration in each end plate offers unprecedented flexibility in routing and managing multiple process streams. This design enables complex experimental setups that would be difficult or impossible with conventional cells. Researchers can independently control the inlet and outlet flows for different chambers, implement recirculation loops, integrate inline sensors for real-time monitoring, and conduct sophisticated parametric studies on individual chamber performance. Integrate with our flow-through accessories for inline measurements of conductivity, pH, pressure etc..

Like the X-Cell series, the Y-Cell is fully modular and stackable. This allows for easy scaling of the active area and the number of cell pairs, enabling researchers to transition seamlessly from lab-scale experiments to pilot-scale studies. The modular design also means that individual components can be replaced or upgraded without requiring a complete cell replacement, extending the useful life of the equipment and reducing operational costs.

The Y-Cell is constructed with the same high-quality materials and robust construction as our X-Cell series, ensuring reliable performance and long-term durability even in demanding research environments. The flow bodies are available in PEEK or PTFE, depending on the chemical compatibility requirements of your application. The choice of current collector materials—including nickel, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and platinum-coated titanium—provides flexibility for a wide range of electrochemical processes.

Gasket Configuration and Chamber Customization

The Y-Cell utilizes a flexible gasket system to accommodate various membrane and electrode thicknesses, enabling researchers to optimize chamber geometry for their specific applications. The gasket selection depends on the electrode thickness and the desired chamber configuration. The Y-Cell is supplied with cover gaskets in PTFE, EPDM, or VITON, allowing researchers to fine-tune the total cell thickness and ensure optimal sealing performance across a range of operating conditions.

The variable compartment thickness design is one of the key advantages of the Y-Cell. By selecting appropriate gasket combinations, researchers can create asymmetric chamber configurations with different thicknesses for the anode, cathode, and middle chambers. This flexibility enables investigation of how chamber geometry affects ion transport, concentration polarization, and overall process efficiency.

Example configuration with gaskets for 5 chambers

System Integration and Instrumentation

The Y-Cell is designed to integrate seamlessly with a comprehensive range of Redox Flow test equipment and external instrumentation. The 8-port configuration allows for connection to multiple external systems, including:

Standard power supplies and programmable electrochemical workstations
Inline sensors for real-time monitoring of pH, conductivity, temperature, and oxidation-reduction potential
Differential pressure sensors
Peristaltic pumps for precise flow rate control of individual chamber streams
Temperature control systems for maintaining precise thermal conditions during extended experiments

This integration capability transforms the Y-Cell into a comprehensive research platform for investigating the fundamental and applied aspects of BMED and other multicompartment electrochemical processes.

Application Areas

The Y-Cell is the ideal tool for researchers and engineers working on a wide range of BMED and multicompartment electrolysis applications, including:

Water and Wastewater Treatment: Investigation of ion removal, desalination, and resource recovery from industrial process streams
Acid and Base Production: Development of electrochemical processes for generating strong acids and bases from salt solutions
Organic Acid Recovery: Electrodialytic separation and recovery of organic acids from fermentation broths and industrial effluents
CO₂ Capture and Conversion: Integration with electrochemical CO₂ reduction systems for enhanced process efficiency
Brine Concentration: Concentration of salt solutions for resource recovery and waste minimization
Fundamental Research: Investigation of ion transport phenomena, membrane performance, and electrochemical kinetics in multicompartment systems

Specification	Details
Active Area	2.5 × 2.5 cm (standard); other sizes available upon request
Number of Chambers	5 or 6 – up to 8 (configurable)
Number of Ports	8 per end plate (16 total)
Fittings	IDEX Type 1/8″ fittings
Port Configuration	Allows up to 8 independent fluid streams per cell
Flow Body Material	PEEK (recommended for most applications); PTFE (for halogen-containing systems)
Gasket Materials	PTFE; EPDM or VITON
Current Collector Materials	Nickel, Stainless Steel (316L), Titanium, Copper, Platinum-coated Titanium, Gold-coated titanium (and other materials on request)
Temperature Range	Up to 90 °C (dependent on gasket and flow body material)
pH Range	0–14 (dependent on material selection)
Stackable	Yes
Pressure Rating	Dependent on gasket material and chamber configuration. But designed for low-pressure applications (~1 barg).

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