Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis

The 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 10937 — Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis

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 of 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.
  ATENG 10937 detail
• Reactors height: 160 mm.
• Material: glass, with a methacrylate cover for protection.
  Thermostatic bath, with heating resistance of 600 W.
  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, that allows to regulate the feed flow, range: 0 – 32 ml/min.
  Four temperature sensors, “J” type, placed at key points of the system.
• Spectrophotometer, 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.
• Electronic console:
  Metallic box.
  Connections for the temperature sensors.
  Digital display for the temperature sensors.
  Selector for the temperature sensors.
  Heating resistance controller.
  Digital display for feeding flow.
  Pump switch.
  Pump regulator (potentiometer).
  Main switch.
  Cables and accessories, for normal operation.