Computer Controlled Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis

The Computer Controlled Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis, enables in-depth study of catalytic processes in the liquid phase through a fixed-bed reactor system, where the continuous hydrolysis of sucrose is performed using a solid catalyst immobilized inside the reactor.

ATENG 10934 — Computer Controlled Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis

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• With this unit there are several options and possibilities:
• Main items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Optional items: 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
• Let us describe first the main items (1 to 6):
• 1 ATENG 10934. Unit:
  Bench-top unit.
  Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.
  Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
  Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar
  to the real one.
• Two glass flacks for the initial solution and the final product, capacity:
  2 l.
• Reactors:
  Two fixed-bed reactors for chemical catalysis, composed by acid
  ion exchange resins.
  Fixed-bed reactor for biological (enzymic) catalysis. (Recommended
  use with an immobilized enzyme).
• Reactors diameter: 50 mm. Reactors height: 160 mm.
• Material: glass, with a methacrylate cover for protection.
  Thermostatic bath, with heating resistance of 600 W, controlled by
  a PID from the computer.
  Heated water supply to the reactors jackets that allows the automatic
  control of reaction temperature to a set point value.
  Peristaltic pump, with speed regulation, computer controlled, that
• Unit: ATENG 10934
• allows to regulate the feed flow, range: 0 – 32 ml/min.
  Five temperature sensors, “J” type, placed at key points of the system.
• Spectrophotometer, computer controlled, for the final product analysis and absorbance measures:
• Wavelength range: 325 – 1000 nm. Band width: 5 nm.
  All electrical circuits are protected by adequate protection devices.
• The complete unit includes as well:
  Advanced Real-Time SCADA and PID Control.
  Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
  Specialized Control Software based on LabVIEW.
  National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s, kilo samples per second).
  Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the
  importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
  Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and
  demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
  Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
  Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for technical support,
  are always included.
  Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
  Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
  Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams,
  calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring user's knowledge and progress reached.
  This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is
  the Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously
  operate many units in a network.