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CRE 04
PLUG FLOW REACTOR (STRAIGHT TUBE TYPE)
DESCRIPTION
In an ideal Plug Flow Reactor (PFTR) there is no mixing in the direction of flow and complete mixing perpendicular to direction of flow. Concentration of reactants varies along the length of reactor but not in radial direction: This set -up is used to study a non-catalytic homogeneous reaction under ambient condition.
The set up consists of two feed tanks through which two reactants are fed to the reactor. Rotameters are provided to measure the individual flow of Chemicals. The flow rate can be adjusted by operating the needle valves provided on respective Rotameter. The compressed air is used for circulation of feed. A straight tube type reactor kept horizontally and inclined upward at outlet from where samples are collected for analysis. Pressure Regulator, Pressure Gauge and Safety Valve are fitted in the compressed air line
EXPERIMENTS
- Saponification Reaction Study in straight tube Plug Flow Reactor.
- To determine Reaction Rate Constant
UTILITIES REQUIRED
- Compressed Air Supply at 2 Bar, 0.5 CFM
- Water Supply & Drain
- Instruments, Laboratory Glassware and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted
| Product & Code |
Plug Flow Reactor (Straight Tube Type) & CRE 04 |
| Reactor |
Material Borosilicate Glass/ acrylic, Length 4′ , (approx) |
| Feed Tank (2Nos.) |
Material Stainless Steel (2 Nos.), Capacity 20 Ltrs. with level indicators, air release valves, charging funnel with valve, air pressure fittings, feed lines, drain valve etc. |
| Feed Circulation |
By Compressed Air, using PU pipe line & fittings Pressure Regulator Bourdon type (0-2 kg/cm2) |
| Flow Measurement |
Rotameter 2Nos. (one each for Reactants) |
| Feed Piping |
PVC / SS |
| Stop Watch |
Electronic |
| The setup is painted with good quality paints & mounted on a strong support. |
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