The incubator provides precise temperature and humidity control, generally at 20°C and humidity above 90%, creating optimal conditions for microbial growth critical for BOD assays.
The BOD test involves incubating a water sample (often in darkness) for five days, then measuring the decrease in dissolved oxygen, which reflects the amount of organic pollution and microbial activity in the sample.
Air circulation and insulation ensure uniform conditions within the chamber, preventing temperature deviations that could affect microbial activity and test outcomes.
Structure and features:
BOD incubators consist of insulated walls, a stainless-steel chamber, an air-circulating fan, thermostat-controlled heating elements, refrigeration components, and often digital controls for precise regulation.
Some models include internal power sockets for magnetic stirrers or sensors needed during incubation.
Applications:
Widely used for water and wastewater analysis to assess environmental pollution and treatment effectiveness.
Also applied to cell culture, fungal studies, fermentation processes, and pharmaceutical quality testing.
Comparison with other incubators:
Aspect
Standard Incubator
BOD Incubator
Temperature Range
25–37°C or variable
Constant at 20°C (typically)
Application
Cell culture, bacterial growth, general microbiology
BOD testing, water quality studies
Key Feature
Wide temp range, sometimes humidity/CO₂ control
Uniform low-temp, simulates aquatic conditions
Main Microbial Target
Broad (cells, fungi, bacteria)
Aquatic microbes
BOD incubators are thus crucial in environmental microbiology and water quality control, ensuring standardized test conditions for reliable and reproducible results.
Leading BOD Incubator Manufacturers & Suppliers in India
Accumax India is Delhi based ISO Certified leading BOD Incubators Manufacturers & Suppliers in India, We manufacture here are in various designs; choose from our standard models that are available as undercounter, floor-standing, single and double doors units etc. The temperature range of each system is 2°C to 60°C, with a consistency of ±0.5°C at 20°C. For accurate results, a microprocessor PID controller provides improved temperature control accuracy. A digital timer, caster wheels for convenient mobility, an illumination bulb, and quality certificates are some of our features and benefits.
