Introducing LMTools: Laboratory Calculator App

We are thrilled to announce the launch of LMTools, a comprehensive digital companion designed specifically for laboratory professionals, chemical engineers, and facility operators.

Scaling up processes, sizing equipment, and maintaining optimal operational parameters often involve tedious calculations and referencing complex technical data. LMTools puts all the essential calculators and workflow simulators right in your pocket.

What is LMTools?

LMTools is a modern, intuitive application that centralizes critical laboratory calculations into a single, unified interface. Built with real-world extraction, distillation, and production workflows in mind, the app is organized around core engineering tasks to help you make informed decisions instantly.

Key Features & Calculators

The app currently includes a robust suite of tools grouped by their practical applications:

1. Process Simulation & Equipment Sizing

• Solvent Recovery Calculator: Calculate theoretical evaporation rates and expected recovery for rotary evaporators and similar systems. Estimate recovery percentages and optimize your distillation parameters.
• Chiller & Heater Sizing: Determine required cooling or heating capacity (kW) for your reactor or process vessel, ensuring thermal stability.
• Biomass Capacity & Yield: Calculate extraction vessel biomass limits and solvent requirements for optimal extraction runs.
• Vapor Velocity Calculator: Determine vapor pipe sizing requirements under vacuum conditions to prevent bottlenecks and flooding.

2. Lab-to-Production Scale-Up

• Scale-Up Calculator: Convert lab-scale parameters to pilot or production scale with accurate factor calculations.
• Condenser Area Calculator: Compute the required heat transfer surface area based on vapor loads and thermal conditions.
• Pump Flow Rate Calculator: Convert displacement and RPM to exact system flow rates for pump selection and loop design.

3. Maintenance & Diagnostics

• Scaling Risk Predictor: Predict evaporator scaling risk and get cleaning recommendations to minimize downtime.
• Vacuum Rate of Rise Calculator: Calculate system leak rates (mbar·L/min) to determine vacuum integrity, diagnose leaks, and troubleshoot performance issues.

4. Regulatory & Compliance

• Hemp Compliance Map: An interactive library of Hemp processing standards for U.S. and EU regulatory compliance, allowing you to easily verify local requirements.

Designed for Your Workflow

Whether you’re specifying a new chiller for a 50L rotovap, diagnosing a vacuum leak, or translating a lab recipe into full-scale production, LMTools provides instant, mathematically sound answers.

The app features a user-friendly interface with built-in tools for saving Favorites and quickly accessing Recently Used Tools, ensuring that the calculators you rely on most are always just a tap away.

Get Started Today

LMTools is designed to eliminate guesswork, reduce downtime, and improve the accuracy of your equipment specification. Try out the calculators today and optimize your laboratory’s efficiency like never before!

• Download on the App Store (iOS): Process Engineer Calc (LMTools)
• Web Version: tools.lmscientific.com