MPDS^® EVO:
The Modular Photochemical Development System

Master the Transition from Laboratory Discovery to Industrial Scale

The implementation of a photochemical process from laboratory feasibility to full-scale production is a complex engineering challenge. Without investigating fundamental process parameters, successful scaling is often impossible. The Modular Photochemical Development System EVO (MPDS® EVO) is the industry's leading photochemical lab system designed to bridge this gap.

By utilizing advanced miniplant technology, the MPDS® EVO allows researchers to determine critical variables—such as space-time yield, reaction kinetics, spectral absorption coefficients, and optimal optical path lengths—in a structured, reproducible, and automated environment. Whether you are performing initial feasibility studies or optimizing existing industrial processes (down-scaling), the system provides the empirical foundation required to design a highly efficient photochemical production plant with exceptional productivity.

Technical Excellence in a Photochemical Lab System

The MPDS® EVO is built on a modular “kit” philosophy, allowing you to build the exact system your chemistry requires while ensuring that all data gathered is quantifiable and suitable for publication.

1. Advanced Radiation Sources: Precision Across the Full Spectrum

The heart of any photochemical process is the light source. We provide a comprehensive range of lamps as standard products, encompassing the full spectral range.

• Technology: Our systems utilize state-of-the-art monochromatic UV-LEDs, daylight-emitting Xenon sources, and Mercury medium- or low-pressure lamps.
• Data Integrity: Unlike standard lab equipment, we deliver pertinent spectral energy distribution data for every light source. This guarantees that your research is measurable and fully reproducible for industrial scale-up.

3. Interchangeable Photoreactors: From Batch to Continuous Flow

Versatility is key to process optimization. The MPDS EVO supports a comprehensive selection of standard reactors, allowing you to evaluate different methods side-by-side.

• Configurations: Choose from Batch, Semi-batch, Falling-Film-Photoreactors, Tubular Flow, Side-Loop-Photoreactors, Plate-flow, and Micro-flow reactors. Additionally, we can create bespoke photoreactors tailored to your needs upon request.
• Scalability: With capacities ranging from 2 ml to 5,000 ml, every reactor is equipped with access points for optical measurements, sampling, and gas injection. Our standard remains clear: all reactors designed for the lab are engineered for seamless Scale Up to industrial demands.

5. controlCABINET with PLC: Automated Process Control

The controlCABINET with integrated PLC (processCONTROL) transforms the MPDS® EVO into a sophisticated miniplant.

• Process Optimization: This module allows you to determine critical CAPEX/OPEX factors by measuring controlling all photochemically relevant process parameters. Use the system to determine:
  • Space-time yield and reaction kinetics.
  • Selection of suitable solvents and ideal product concentrations.
  • Spectral absorption coefficients as well as optimal optical path lengths.
  • The ideal reactor type and size for seamless industrial scale-up.
• System Integration: The cabinet houses power supplies, cooling units, and spectrophotometers in a structured rack. This automation allows for Real-Time Process Analytical Technology (PAT), enabling researchers to monitor conversion rates and data online without manual sampling.