Micro NeSSI

D.J. Veltkamp, New platform for sampling and sensor initiative (NeSSI), in Micro Instrumentation for High Throughput Experimentation and Process Intensification - a Tool for PAT, M.V. Koch, K. M. VandenBussche and R.W. Chrisman (eds), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2007. 

Reactor 17 [R 17] The NeSSI Modular Micro Plant Concept... 

The American consortium NeSSI [23] (New Sampling Sensor Initiative) is a CPAC-sponsored (Center for Process Analytical Chemistry) open initiative formed in 2000 to create a standard for process analysis. The object is to implement modular and smart process analytics. It also aims at the future integration of micro analytical devices and micro structured reactors. The concept is derived from the semiconductor industry and follows the ISA SP76 standard. Companies such as Parker-Hannifin, Kinetics and Swagelok are involved. Further information is also given on the web site [23],... 

The American CPAC initiative NeSSI [23] developed a micro reactor sampling and calibration system intended for analytical applications in the oil industry. Industrial partners such as Swagelok and Parker/Hannifin developed the system originally designed for the gas supply in clean room facilities. This approach is well advanced with respect to valves, gauges, analytical sensors and pipe fittings. 

The New Sampling an Sensor Initiative (NeSSI) platform for demonstrating and deployment of micro-analytical devices... 

In any case, the size constraints for this DARPA commissioned research far exceed those of NeSSI s (New Sampling and Sensing Initiative) modular and standardized micro-analytic elements, so that these sensors will easily fit on a NeSSl substrate for even further application possibilities. The drastic reduction in size, analysis time, cost, and energy consumption, ease of implementation and maintenance, and compliance with NeSSl standards make this technology highly marketable to the civilian sector. 

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