Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Stand Alone) | ReaktiLabX – 13
The Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) ReaktiLabX – 13 operates as a self-contained unit with its own pumps, tanks, and heating water circuit. This Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) features a glass reactor with adjustable volume from 1500 to 1950mL and three stirrers for homogenous mixing. Its stainless steel chambered bottom acts as a heat exchanger, with a combined conductivity and temperature sensor tracking conversion. Optional DAQ software enables measurement and calculation of results.
The Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) ReaktiLabX – 13 provides for the dependable manufacture of substantial amounts of consistent-quality output. This Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) includes its own heating water circuit, connections, pumps, and reactant and product tanks, allowing it to operate as a self-contained unit. It attaches to the supply unit and is secured in place by two pins.
Product Overview
The operation of stirred tank reactors can be either continuous or intermittent. Discontinuously operated stirred tank reactors are typically employed when the reaction rates are extremely slow or the product amounts to be produced are minimal. Continuous stirred tank reactors provide for the dependable manufacture of substantial amounts of consistent-quality output.
This equipment series that enables research with various reactor types includes the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) ReaktiLabX – 13. An analysis of a stirred tank reactor’s functioning, both continuous and discontinuous, is conceivable. The apparatus includes a heating water circuit in addition to all required connections, pumps, reactant and product tanks, and tanks for reactants.
The reactor is attached to the supply unit and secured in place by two pins. The reactor may be quickly and easily connected to the supply unit using quick-release connections. Two pumps on the supply unit continuously feed the reactants into the reactor. By ensuring a homogenous mixture, a stirrer extends the amount of time that the reactants are in direct contact. The reactants react to create the product.
Through an overflow, the combination of product and unconverted reactants is transferred into a tank of the supply unit. The overflow might vary in height. As a result, the reactor volume can be changed. By varying the speed of the pumps on the supply unit, the retention duration of the reactants in the reactor can be changed. The stirred tank reactor’s chambered bottom acts as a heat exchanger to analyze how temperature affects the process.
By measuring the conductivity, the conversion in this Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) is identified. Included is a conductivity/temperature combination sensor. Temperature and conductivity are digitally shown on the supply unit’s switch cabinet. Additionally, data capture software can record and process the measured quantities (optional).
Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Stand Alone) ReaktiLabX – 13 — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tank | Glass |
| Overflow | Height-adjustable, for changing the reactor volume |
| Reactor | With stirrer |
| Chambered Bottom | Made of stainless steel, as heat exchanger |
| Sensor | For measuring the conductivity and temperature |
| Temperature Control | In the reactor |
Technical Data
Stirred Tank Reactor
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter | 110mm |
| Inside diameter | 100mm |
| Height | 250mm |
| Adjustable volume | 1500~1950mL |
| Material | Boro 3.3 glass |
Stirrer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | approx. 300min⁻¹ |
| Quantity | 3 |
Peristaltic Pump for Reactants
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 2 |
| Max. flow rate | approx. 500mL/min |
Peristaltic Pump for Products
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. flow rate | approx. 500mL/min |
Water Pump
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. flow rate | 10L/min |
| Max. head | 10m |
| Power consumption | 120W |
Heater
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 3000W |
Tanks
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reactants | 2x 3L |
| Product | 5L |
| Heating water | 8L |
Measuring Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Conductivity | 0~200mS/cm |
| Temperature | 0~60°C |
Key Features
- Reactor Dimensions: 110mm outer diameter, 100mm inside diameter, 250mm height, boro 3.3 glass
- Adjustable Volume: 1500~1950mL, via height-adjustable overflow
- Stirrers: 3, approx. 300min⁻¹ speed
- Reactant Pumps: 2 peristaltic pumps, approx. 500mL/min max. flow rate each
- Product Pump: peristaltic, approx. 500mL/min max. flow rate
- Water Pump: 10L/min max. flow, 10m max. head, 120W power consumption
- Heater: 3000W power consumption
- Tanks: 2x 3L reactant tanks, 5L product tank, 8L heating water tank
- Chambered Bottom: stainless steel, functions as heat exchanger
- Self-Contained Design: built-in heating circuit, pumps, and tanks make this Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) fully independent
- Software: optional DAQ software for measurement and calculation
Experiments
- Fundamentals of a saponification reaction
- Conversion depending on: retention time, temperature, concentration
Construction and Design
The Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Stand Alone) ReaktiLabX – 13 uses a glass tank, 110mm outer diameter, 100mm inside diameter, 250mm in height, made of boro 3.3 glass, with an adjustable volume of 1500 to 1950mL. Three stirrers, operating at approximately 300min⁻¹, ensure a homogenous mixture within the reactor. A height-adjustable overflow allows the reactor volume to be changed, transferring product and unconverted reactants into a supply tank. The chambered bottom, made of stainless steel, acts as a heat exchanger for temperature control. Two peristaltic pumps, each with a maximum flow rate of approximately 500mL/min, deliver reactants, while a separate peristaltic pump handles product delivery at the same flow rate. A water pump, rated 10L/min max. flow, 10m max. head, and 120W power consumption, works with a 3000W heater for temperature regulation. Tanks include two 3L reactant tanks, a 5L product tank, and an 8L heating water tank. A combined conductivity and temperature sensor identifies conversion, digitally shown on the supply unit’s switch cabinet.
Software
Software ReaktiLabX – 13 (optional). DAQ software specially designed in National Instrument™, LABVIEW™ environment to measure and calculate the results of the apparatus. The software is optional; a set of electronic sensors is included when the software is used. The software can be run with any Windows™ environment.
Q: What is the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (Standalone) ReaktiLabX – 13 used for?
A: It is used to study the operation and behavior of a stirred tank reactor in both continuous and discontinuous operation, including saponification reaction fundamentals and conversion analysis.
Q: What makes this reactor a “standalone” unit?
A: The apparatus includes its own heating water circuit, connections, pumps, and reactant and product tanks, allowing it to function as a self-contained unit.
Q: What is the adjustable volume range of the reactor?
A: The reactor volume is adjustable between 1500 and 1950mL, using a height-adjustable overflow.
Q: How many stirrers does the reactor have?
A: The reactor has 3 stirrers, operating at approximately 300min⁻¹.
Q: Is data acquisition software available with this system?
A: Yes, Software ReaktiLabX – 13 is available as an optional add-on, designed in National Instrument™ LABVIEW™ environment, and can run with any Windows™ environment.
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