Chemical Reactor Trainer Model TH 011

* Basic unit to study and compare various reactors using the example of a saponification

* High precision, combined conductivity and reaction temperature measurement

* Usage of industrial diaphragm pumps

Item Description

The properties of different chemical reactors can be investigated by performing a saponification reaction using this trainer. The contact time and reaction temperature can be varied. Their influence on the conversion of reactants is observed in the respective reactor. The reactors are available as accessories. The unit contains two supply tanks for the liquid chemicals. Two variable speed diaphragm pumps pump the reactants through the reactor. Reactant conversion and reaction temperature are measured with a combined conductivity and temperature measuring unit. It is also possible to use PC data acquisition. The reaction is moderated using a controlled hot water circuit. The resulting reaction product is collected in a stainless steel tray in the unit.

Technical Specifications

[1] Benchtop unit to study the kinetics of reaction kinetics of various types of chemical reactors based on saponification

[2] Chemicals pumped using 2 industrial diaphragm pumps

[3] Reaction of 2.3% sodium hydroxide with ethyl acetate

[4] High precision combined measuring unit for conductivity 0…200mS and reaction temperature 0…100°C

[5] Hot water circuit with centrifugal pump for moderating the reaction

[6] Electrical heater, 2kW

[7] Electronic two-point controller

[8] Self-sealing quick action hose couplings

– Diaphragm pump, adjustment range: 0…100%, pump flow rate max. 600ml/min Conductivity measuring range: 0…200mS

– Temperature measuring range: 0…100°C

– Heater: 2kW, electron. two-point controller

– Centrifugal pump

– Chemicals used:

– Ethyl acetate 5%, sodium hydroxide 2.3%