Sorvall RC-5B Superspeed Centrifuge (3)
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| Sorvall RC-5B Superspeed Centrifuge | |
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| Manfacturer: | Sorvall |
| Product Type: | Centrifuges |
| Model #: | RC-5B |
| Voltage: | 208V/220V |
| Nameplate rated Amps: | 30 |
| Speed: | 21000 rpm |
| Capacity: | 3 L |
| Other features and options: |
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| Website: | Supplier |
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Energy Efficiency Information
Energy Use and Power
| Power Mode | Definition (temperature, power setting, light features, etc.) | Power Draw | Can user set mode? | Hours per week (typical)* | kWh per week (typical)* |
| Rated capacity | Nameplate power rating | 4368 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Active mode | Power draw under normal use | 53-1055 W; 137 W avg
| 168 hours for refrigeration, centrifuging cycle times and frequency varies (~30 min avg, once per day) | 19.87
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| Lower power mode 1 | |||||
| Lower power mode 2 | |||||
| Stand-by level | Power draw when turned off but connected to power |
* Typical hours per week and kWh per week are provided for comparison basis only, laboratory values may vary significantly.
Efficiency Features
- N/A
Other Sustainability Features
- N/A
User Comments
* Suggested categories for commentary include: reliability, repair ease, whether or not components are easily replaceable, cost, and overall quality of design.
- Energy-use data was obtained using an ElitePro power meter over a week-long period. Data collected at Stanley Hall UC Berkeley Molecular cell biology laboratory. Centrifuge was kept at 4°C for entire testing period. Room temperature varied from 65 - 79°C with an average temperature of 71.4°C.
