CRE 16 CONDENSATION POLYMERIZATION SETUP

DESCRIPTION

 

Condensation Polymerization kettle is used to carry out a condensation polymerization reaction under batch condition. Polymerization reaction can be acid catalyzed or self-catalyzed. The set-up can be used to measure the extent of reaction &.also the reaction rate constant.

 

The set-up consists of SS reactor fitted with variable speed agitator & baffles. Reactor is fitted with Nichrome wire heaters and digital temperature controller controls temperature.

Metered quantity of nitrogen gas from a cylinder, allowed entering, in the reactor. Set-up is complete & Self-contained with sampling ports. The top cover can be removed for cleaning purpose. Feed is fed from top through a funnel provided with Ball Valve. An outlet is given to Condenser fitted for collecting the condensate. Vapors are allowed to enter in the shell of condenser and cooling water is allowed to pass through the tube and condensate is collected

EXPERIMENTS

 

  • To determine the kinetic parameters of a Condensation polymerization reaction between Pthalic acid and Hexamethylene diamine with &.without acid catalyst.

 

UTILITIES REQUIRED

 

  • Water supply and drain
  • Electricity-I.5kw, Single
  • Space 0.7m x 0.7m x 1.0m
  • Instruments, Laboratory wares and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted.
  • High purity N2 gas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Product & Code CONDENSATION Polymerization SETUP & CRE 16
Condenser 18 long 1, Concentric tube type.
Reactor Material Stainless Steel

Total volume of Reactor 1.5 – 2 Ltrs. (approx.)

Temp. Range: Ambient to 85 degree C.
Agitator Material Stainless Steel Impeller fitted with Stainless Steel Shaft coupled to a DC Motor with Thyristor controlled DC Drive
Heaters Nichrome wire heater wounded over the reactor & cladded
Cooling Water Tank Material Stainless Steel of suitable capacity
Cooling Water Circulation FHP pump for condenser
Condensate collecting tank Capacity 1 Ltrs, PVC
Temperature sensors RTD PT-100 type
Control panel Digital Temperature Controller cum Indicator, 0-199.9°C RTD PT-100 type (For Reactor),  RPM Indicator – Digital, Non-contact type. On/off switch, Mains Indicator etc.
The setup is painted with good quality paints & mounted on a strong support.
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