COMBINED FLOW REACTOR (Compressed Air Feed System)

DESCRIPTION :

CRE Lab- homogeneous

This set-up is used to study a non-catalytic homogeneous second order liquid phase reaction under ambient
condition in a combined reactor. It consists of two reactors connected in series, one is plug flow reactor and
another mixed flow reactor.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. In case of a coil turbulence is introduced due to frequent change in direction of
flow and presence of secondary flow, so a higher value of reaction rate constant is expected in coil tube type
plug flow reactor.In an ideal MFR (i.e. an ideal steady state flow reactor) the contents in reactor are well mixed
and have uniform composition throughout. Thus the exit stream has the same composition as the fluid within
the reactor.The set up consists of two feed tanks through which two reactants are fed to the reactors fitted in
series. 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.
1st is a helical coil tube type reactor made up of SS pipe. Reactants enter at lower end coming out of the top of
coil from where it is fed to a MFR fitted with stirrer for proper mixing. Samples are collected for analysis.
Pressure Regulator, Pressure Gauge and Safety Valve are fitted in the compressed air line.
The same setup can be used as individual Plug Flow Reactor (Coil Tube type) and Mixed Flow
Reactor.
EXPERIMENTATION:

Sponification Reaction Study in a Combined Reactor

Sponification Reaction Study in Coil Tube Type Plug Flow Reactor
Sponification Reaction Study in a MFR.
To determine Reaction Rate Constant.

UTILITIES REQUIRED :

Compressed Air Supply at 2 Bar, 0.5 CFM.

Water Supply
Floor Drain
Instruments, Laboratory Glassware and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted.

TECHNICAL DETAILS :
st

1 Reactor:Material Stainless Steel, Capacity (0.6-0.7) Ltrs. (approx)(Helical Coiled Tube Type)
nd
2 Reactor:Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 2 Ltrs (Approx).
Stirrer for MFR:Stainless Steel Impeller and shaft coupled with FHP motor
Feed Tank (2Nos.):Material Stainless Steel, Capacity - 20 Ltrs.
Feed circulation:By compressed air.
Flow Measurement:Rotameter 2 Nos. (one each for Reactants).
Piping:Stainless Steel and PVC
Pressure Regulator:0-2 Kg/cm2

2
Pressure Gauge:Bourdon type 0-2 Kg/cm .
An ENGLISH instruction manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc. will be
provided along with the Apparatus
The whole set-up is well designed and arranged on a rigid structure painted with
industrial PU Paint.