Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus | OperatiX - 01
Product Overview
The Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus OperatiX - 01 demonstrates cooling crystallization using a fluidized bed crystallization cell. This Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus circulates a saturated potassium sulphate solution and chills a bypass portion to induce crystal growth on seed crystals. It includes a stirred tank, heating circuit, and PMMA crystallization cell with integrated heater. Optional DAQ software enables measurement and calculation of results.
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Technical Specifications
Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus OperatiX - 01, Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Process | Crystallization from solutions in fluidized bed |
| Solution Preparation | Stirred tank for preparation of a saturated solution |
| Undersaturated Solution Circuit | Tank, 2 heat exchangers for heating, and pump |
| Oversaturated Solution Bypass | Crystallization cell and 2 heat exchangers for cooling |
| Crystallization Cell | Removable and fillable, PMMA |
| Heating Circuit | Pump, tank, heater, and thermostat |
| Bypass Flow Adjustment | Using valves |
| Temperature Monitoring | Measurement and control in stirred tank, undersaturated solution tank, and crystallization cell |
Technical Data
Tanks
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stirred tank | approx. 25L |
| For undersaturated solution | approx. 25L |
| Heating circuit | approx. 32L |
Pump (heating circuit)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. flow rate | approx. 6L/min |
| Max. head | approx. 9m |
Pump (solution)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. flow rate | approx. 21L/min |
| Max. head | approx. 38m |
Crystallization Cell
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | approx. 40mm |
| Height | approx. 80mm |
| Heater power output | approx. 2kW |
Measuring Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 3x -100~400°C |
| Flow rate | 1x 1~7L/min |
Key Features
Key Features
- Crystallization Process: fluidized bed crystallization from solutions
- Solution Preparation: stirred tank, approx. 25L, with heat exchanger
- Undersaturated Solution Circuit: tank (approx. 25L), 2 heat exchangers, pump
- Bypass System: oversaturated solution bypass with crystallization cell and 2 cooling heat exchangers
- Crystallization Cell: removable, fillable, PMMA construction, approx. 40mm diameter, 80mm height
- Heating Circuit: pump, tank (approx. 32L), heater, and thermostat
- Flow Control: bypass flow rate adjustable via valves
- Temperature Monitoring: sensors across stirred tank, undersaturated solution tank, and crystallization cell
- Cell Heater: approx. 2kW power output, integral to this Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus
- Software: optional DAQ software for measurement and calculation
Experiments
- Fundamental principle of cooling crystallization
- Investigation of the factors influencing crystal growth
- Oversaturation
- Saturation time
- Solute supply flow (continuous mode)
Construction and Design
The Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus OperatiX - 01 is built around a stirred tank of approximately 25L for preparing a saturated potassium sulphate solution. A circuit for undersaturated solution includes a tank of approximately 25L, two heat exchangers for heating, and a pump rated at approximately 21L/min maximum flow rate and approximately 38m maximum head. A heating circuit includes a pump rated at approximately 6L/min maximum flow rate and approximately 9m maximum head, a tank of approximately 32L, a heater, and a thermostat. A bypass delivers a portion of the undersaturated solution through a crystallization cell, made of PMMA, approximately 40mm in diameter and 80mm in height, cooled by two heat exchangers. The crystallization cell is removable and fillable, with a heater power output of approximately 2kW, and porous filter material installed at both the inlet and outflow. Valves adjust the flow rate in the bypass.
Software
Software OperatiX - 01 (optional). 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 in any Windows™ environment.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 Experimental unit
- 1 Instruction manual
Standards & Compliance
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- CE Marking - European Conformity where applicable
- Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and experiment guide
- 12-month manufacturer's warranty (parts & labour from installation)
Ordering & Delivery
- Incoterms: CIF to destination seaport, FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva, or Ex-Works Ambala
- Lead time: 3–5 weeks production + sea transit to destination
- Payment: LC (Letter of Credit) or T/T bank transfer against proforma invoice
- Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Continuous Cooling Crystallization Apparatus OperatiX - 01 used for?
A: It is used to demonstrate cooling crystallization, showing how dissolved potassium sulphate solidifies and separates from a solution using a fluidized bed crystallization cell.
Q: What is the crystallization cell made of?
A: The crystallization cell is made of PMMA and is removable and fillable, allowing seed crystals to be added.
Q: How is the crystal growth rate calculated?
A: The growth rate is calculated by weighing the crystals before and after the experiment and timing the process.
Q: Is data acquisition software available with this system?
A: Yes, Software OperatiX - 01 is available as an optional add-on, designed in National Instrument™ LABVIEW™ environment, and can run in any Windows™ environment.
Q: What instruments are recommended for analyzing the experiments?
A: A drying chamber, a balance, a screening machine, and a microscope are advised for analyzing the experiments.