Trickle Bed Reactor | ReaktiLabX 15
Trickle Bed Reactor ReaktiLabX 15 is a bench-scale glass column apparatus for studying gas-liquid flow through packed beds. It measures pressure drop, hold-up and flow regime in a trickle bed reactor under con-current and co-current flow conditions using 4 ball valves. The double jacketed borosilicate glass column (80mm inner dia., 1000mm height) accepts interchangeable packing: glass beads or Rasching rings. Rotameters, a differential pressure transmitter and pressure gauges provide flow and pressure measurement. Optional ReaktiLabX 15 DAQ software enables LabVIEW-based data acquisition on Windows.
The Trickle Bed Reactor ReaktiLabX 15 is a bench-scale glass column setup designed to study two-phase gas-liquid flow through packed beds. It is used to determine the hydrodynamics of a trickle bed reactor, including pressure drop, hold-up and flow regime measurement. The unit supports both con-current and co-current flow configurations.
Product Overview
The Trickle Bed Reactor ReaktiLabX 15 features a glass column that can be easily changed. Any required packing material can be placed inside the column. Air enters the top of the column after passing through a sparker and a pressure vessel with controlled pressure. A spray nozzle at the top of the column distributes liquid fed from a tank by a pump. Manometers are included in the setup. Solenoid valves are provided in the feed line at the top of the column for immediate release and closing. Flow rate can be changed by turning the valves built into each line. This trickle bed reactor allows con-current and co-current flow using four ball valves.
Trickle Bed Reactor ReaktiLabX 15 — Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Column Type | Double jacketed |
| Column Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Column Inner Diameter | 80mm |
| Column Height | 1000mm |
| Packing: Glass Beads Diameter | 3mm |
| Packing: Rasching Rings Diameter | 10mm |
| Packing: Rasching Rings Height | 10mm |
| Pressure Gauge Quantity | 2 |
| Pressure Gauge Range | 0~2bar |
| Differential Pressure Transmitter Range | -25~25kPa |
| Differential Pressure Transmitter Accuracy | 0.1kPa |
| Rotameter, Liquid | 1~7LPM |
| Rotameter, Gas/Air | 0.4~4m3/h |
| Feed Tank Capacity | 20L |
| Feed Tank Material | Borosilicate |
| Feed Pump Max. Flow Rate | 10L/min |
| Feed Pump Max. Head | 10m |
| Feed Pump Power Consumption | 120W |
| Measuring Range: Flow | 1~7LPM, 0.4~4m3/h |
| Measuring Range: Temperature | -100~400°C |
| Measuring Range: Differential Pressure | -25~25kPa |
| Measuring Range: Pressure | 0~2bar |
Technical Data
Column
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Double jacketed |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Inner Diameter | 80mm |
| Height | 1000mm |
Packing: Glass Beads
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3mm |
Packing: Rasching Rings
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10mm |
| Height | 10mm |
Pressure Gauge
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 2 |
| Range | 0~2bar |
Differential Pressure Transmitter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | -25~25kPa |
| Accuracy | 0.1kPa |
Rotameter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Liquid | 1~7LPM |
| Gas/Air | 0.4~4m3/h |
Feed Tank
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 20L |
| Material | Borosilicate |
Feed Pump
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. Flow Rate | 10L/min |
| Max. Head | 10m |
| Power Consumption | 120W |
Measuring Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Flow | 1~7LPM, 0.4~4m3/h |
| Temperature | -100~400°C |
| Differential Pressure | -25~25kPa |
| Pressure | 0~2bar |
Key Features
- Reactor Type: Trickle bed reactor with easily interchangeable glass column
- Structure: Rust free steel structure with caster wheels for easy movement
- Flow Configuration: Con-current and co-current flow using 4 ball valves
- Mixing Chamber: Stainless steel construction
- Column Design: Hot water circulated, transparent concentric type, compatible capacity for air and water
- Liquid Catch Pot: Stainless steel, compatible capacity
- Packing Material: Two types available (glass beads, Rasching rings)
- Liquid Flow Measurement: Rotameter
- Pressure Drop Measurement: Differential pressure transmitter for gas/air pressure drop in column
- Feed Tank: Transparent liquid feed tank
- Piping: Stainless steel and PVC for water lines
- Feed Circulation: Feed pump
- Control Valves: Gun metal/brass material
- Air Supply: Air compressor
- Control Panel: Temperature indicators and switches
- Pressure Gauges: Provided for liquid and gas
Experiments
- To determine hydrodynamics of a trickle bed reactor involving the measurement of pressure drop, hold-up and flow regime
Construction and Design
The Trickle Bed Reactor ReaktiLabX 15 is built around a glass column that can be easily changed. Packing material can be placed inside the column as required. Air enters the top of the column after passing through a sparker and a pressure vessel with controlled pressure. A spray nozzle at the top of the column distributes liquid fed from a tank by a pump. Manometers are included in the setup. Solenoid valves are fitted in the feed line at the top of the column for immediate release and closing. Flow rate is adjusted using valves built into each line. The frame is a rust free steel structure fitted with caster wheels for easy movement. The mixing chamber is made of stainless steel. The column is a hot water circulated, transparent, concentric type with compatible capacity for air and water. The liquid catch pot is made of stainless steel with compatible capacity. Two types of packing material are used. A rotameter measures liquid flow and a differential pressure transmitter measures gas/air pressure drop in the column. The liquid feed tank is transparent. Piping for water lines is stainless steel and PVC. Feed circulation is achieved using a feed pump. Control valves are made of gun metal/brass. An air compressor supplies air to the system. The control panel comprises temperature indicators and switches. Pressure gauges are provided for both liquid and gas. This design allows con-current and co-current flow using 4 ball valves, making this trickle bed reactor suitable for hydrodynamic studies.
Software
ReaktiLabX 15 software (optional): DAQ software specially designed in National Instruments LabVIEW environment to measure and calculate the results of the apparatus. The software is optional. While using the software, a set of electronic sensors is included. The software can be run in any Windows environment.
Optional Accessories
- ReaktiLabX 15 software (DAQ software with electronic sensors, optional)
Q: What is the Trickle Bed Reactor ReaktiLabX 15 used for?
A: It is used to determine the hydrodynamics of a trickle bed reactor, involving measurement of pressure drop, hold-up and flow regime.
Q: What flow configurations does the ReaktiLabX 15 support?
A: Con-current and co-current flow using 4 ball valves.
Q: What is the column material and size?
A: A double jacketed borosilicate glass column with 80mm inner diameter and 1000mm height.
Q: What packing materials are used in this trickle bed reactor?
A: Glass beads (3mm diameter) and Rasching rings (10mm diameter, 10mm height).
Q: Is data acquisition software available for the ReaktiLabX 15?
A: Yes. The optional ReaktiLabX 15 software is a DAQ system built in the National Instruments LABVIEW environment, runs on any Windows environment, and requires a set of electronic sensors when used.
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