Ubiquitous in-line mass spectroscopy for industrial process monitoring and optimization with sustainable impacts

Introduction

Spectro Inlets aims to commercialise the first mass-spectrometer (MS) to be used as an integral part of chemical-process based industries. The Spectro Inlets liquid gas analyser (SI-LGA) enables for the first time in-line, real-time measurement and optimisation of process-critical chemical reactions.

Target Industries

Target industries include:

• Biogas-based energy generation
• Wastewater treatment
• Food & beverage production
• Pharma

These sectors represent a €1.5B opportunity for Spectro Inlets.

Environmental Impact

Deploying SI-LGA to biogas monitoring will:

1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2,300,000 tCO2/year in Europe
2. Increase the production yield by 5-15%

Technology Overview

The technology enabler is a patented microchip inlet system.

Project Objectives

The objective of the UbiSpec project is to:

• Optimise
• Demonstrate
• Certify SI-LGA

This will involve progressing from already achieved TRL6 prototypes to TRL9 and full commercialisation in the biogas sector.

Future Projections

In 5 years from project launch, SI-LGA will represent 85% of our company’s €55m revenues and will be responsible for creating 60 new employees.