Laboratories lower relative centrifugal force and extend run times to cut energy use. This adjustment treats separation speed and time as direct trade-offs. But refrigerated microcentrifuges cool continuously to remove friction heat, so a longer, gentler run draws more power.
This white paper compares fast and slow precipitation runs on a loaded 24-place rotor. It shows why equipment sizing outweighs method changes, and how far energy savings can go while cooling still protects samples.
Download this white paper to see
- Why a DNA precipitation drew about 190 Wh at half speed and 130 Wh at full speed
- How compressor strength varies by instrument capacity
- Which vessel choices and daily habits lower a lab’s carbon footprint
