The Virtual™ from Genevac Ltd (www.genevac.com) is a large capacity pilot scale freeze-professional dryer designed for fast drying and high condenser loading applications. VirTual freeze dryers feature a large shelf surface area to footprint ratio, with a standard unit measuring just 127cm (w) x 193cm (h) x 99cm (d).

Using a powerful 50-litre internal coil condenser the productive VirTual freeze dryer is able to condense 20 litres of water in just 24 hours. Three different CFC-free refrigeration options are available, offering condenser temperatures from -53C to -90C and low shelf temperatures of -48C to -70C to enable rapid freeze drying of a wide range of materials. All condensers are fitted with an integral, highly efficient hot gas defrost system to ensure fast sample turn-around times. An innovative chamber isolation system enables detection of the end of drying and drying progress via pressure rise testing.

An expanded range of shelf arrangements (4-10) with shelf latching kits lets you configure the Virtual to your exact processing requirements. Advanced control system options allow easy scale-up from clinical and small scale batches to large scale automated industrial production runs and enables compliancy with industry standards, including 21CFR Part 11, if required. Multi-step, multi-recipe storage and optional PC control enhances ease of use, cycle development, historical trending and the repeatability of results. Versatile and configurable, the Virtual can be delivered optimised for almost any bulk freeze drying operation including cleaning room applications.