Respirometer Systems
Our respirometer systems help laboratories measure gas production, gas consumption and biological activity in controlled test conditions. With automated measurement, browser based software and application specific configurations, BPC instruments support reliable analysis across biogas, biodegradability, wastewater, nutrition and related research fields.
Our respirometry systems
AMPTS® III
Automated anaerobic batch testing for BMP, SMA, residual gas potential and inhibition studies.
BPC® Blue
Automated biodegradability and compostability testing under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Gas Endeavour® III
Precise gas volume and flow measurement for both batch and continuous experiments.
BioReactor Simulator III
Continuous biogas process simulation for long term digestion and process studies.
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Find the right respirometer system
BPC respirometer systems are built for different biological processes, test modes and measurement needs. Compare the main instruments below to see how AMPTS® III, BPC® Blue, Gas Endeavour® III and BioReactor Simulator III differ in application area, gas measurement, operation mode and typical laboratory workflow.
What is a respirometer system?
A respirometer system measures gas production or gas consumption from biological activity under controlled laboratory conditions. The data can show how microorganisms, substrates, materials or process conditions behave over time.
BPC respirometer systems automate this measurement across applications such as biogas, biodegradability, wastewater treatment, nutrition and biohydrogen. Instead of relying on manual readings, users can follow gas volume, gas flow and process behaviour with structured data throughout the test period. Our respirometry systems are used globally by research institutions, environmental laboratories, and biogas facilities.
Where BPC respirometry systems add value
Research
Use respirometer systems to study biological processes under controlled laboratory conditions. Automated gas measurement helps researchers follow microbial activity, degradation behaviour and gas production over time across biogas, biodegradability, wastewater, nutrition and related fields.
Process optimisation
Compare substrates, materials, inocula or operating conditions before moving to larger scale testing. Respirometry can help evaluate how changes in temperature, loading, treatment method or sample composition affect biological activity and gas production.
Biodegradation studies
Follow how materials break down under defined aerobic or anaerobic conditions. BPC respirometry systems support biodegradability and compostability workflows where oxygen consumption or gas production is used to evaluate degradation behaviour.
Application development
Build and refine laboratory methods for new materials, feedstocks, biological processes or test conditions. BPC systems give laboratories a flexible measurement platform for developing and validating application specific workflows.
Method and quality control
Use automated measurement to create more consistent test routines, reduce manual readings and improve comparability between samples, controls and replicates. This is useful for laboratories that need structured data and repeatable workflows.
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Common questions about respirometry systems
How does a respirometer work?
A respirometer measures gas production or consumption by tracking changes in gas volume or flow rate over time in a sealed reactor. As microorganisms metabolize substrates, they produce or consume gases (such as biogas, biomethane, or oxygen). Our respirometer system automatically records these gas changes, allowing researchers to quantify biological activity and process efficiency without manual intervention.
What does a respirometer measure?
A respirometer measures gas production and gas consumption from biological processes. Depending on the respirometry system, it can track biogas production, biomethane production, oxygen consumption, and anaerobic or aerobic metabolic outputs. The measurements provide data on microbial activity, substrate degradation rates, and process performance under controlled laboratory conditions.
What are the main differences between respirometry systems?
Different respirometer systems are designed for specific applications. AMPTS® III focuses on anaerobic batch testing for biogas and BMP studies, BPC® Blue handles biodegradability testing, Gas Endeavour® III offers flexibility for multiple applications in batch or continuous mode, and BioReactor Simulator III specializes in continuous biogas production. Choose based on your application, sample volume, measurement resolution, and operation mode requirements.
Can respirometry systems handle both batch and continuous modes?
AMPTS® III and BPC® Blue are primarily designed for batch testing of individual samples. Gas Endeavour® III supports both batch and continuous operation, while BioReactor Simulator III is designed for continuous anaerobic digestion studies. Continuous operation allows researchers to simulate full scale processes, investigate steady state conditions and study responses to changes in feedstock or operating conditions.
How does automated measurement improve respirometry testing?
Automated respirometry systems eliminate manual gas readings, reducing human error and increasing data consistency. With browser-based software like Aurora, researchers can monitor gas production and process behaviour in real-time, create structured datasets, and generate reliable comparisons between samples and replicates, essential for quality control and method validation in modern laboratories.
How long do respirometry tests typically take?
The duration of respirometry testing depends on the material, application, test method and respirometry system used. BMP tests generally run for 15-30 days, until methane production meets the relevant endpoint criteria. Biodegradability tests can last weeks, months or longer, depending on the method and environmental conditions. Continuous process studies can run over extended periods to evaluate long term performance and stability.
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