Supply Unit for Chemical Reactors Teaching Equipment

The reactor is the core element of a chemical production facility, where starting substances (reactants) react to form new substances (products). The reactor must maintain suitable conditions for an optimal reaction process, particularly with regard to temperature. Different reactor types are used according to the requirements of the process.

The supply unit serves as a supply system for six different chemical reactor types. The selected reactor is mounted onto the supply unit and securely positioned using two pins. For continuous operation, two tanks for the reactants are arranged on the trainer. The supply unit and reactor are hydraulically connected using hoses with quick-release couplings for convenient attachment.

Two pumps convey the reactants into the reactor, while the retention time can be adjusted through the pump speed. An additional tank and pump are provided for collecting and transferring the resulting product. A heating water circuit with a pump, tank and heater allows the reactor temperature to be controlled.

The cold-water circuit can be connected to a suitable water chiller. Conductivity and temperature inside the reactor are measured using combined sensors. The switch cabinet includes the necessary controls for operating the stirrers in the different reactor types. Measured values are digitally displayed on the switch cabinet and can also be transmitted directly to a PC via Ethernet for analysis using the supplied data acquisition software.

Manufactured by Atico Export with a focus on precision, durability and consistent performance for technical education and practical training applications.

• Supply unit for 6 different chemical reactor types
• Connection of reactors through hoses with quick-release couplings
• Water circuit with tank, heater, temperature controller, pump and low-water cut-off for heating and cooling
• Temperature control of reactants and reactors
• Three glass tanks for reactants and products
• Five peristaltic pumps for delivering reactants and products
• Two combined sensors for measuring conductivity and temperature
• Data acquisition software with Ethernet connectivity for Windows systems

Technical Details :

Peristaltic Pump for Reactants :

• Maximum flow rate: Approx. 180 mL/min
• Hose size: 8.0 × 4.8 mm

Peristaltic Pump for Products :

• Maximum flow rate: Approx. 420 mL/min
• Hose size: 8.0 × 4.8 mm

Water Pump :

• Maximum flow rate: 10 L/min
• Maximum head: 30 m
• Power consumption: 120 W

Heater :

• Power consumption: 1500 W

Tanks :

• Reactants: 2 × 3 L
• Product: 5 L
• Heating water: 8 L

Measuring Ranges :

• Conductivity: 2 × 0–100 mS/cm
• Temperature: 2 × 0–55°C, 1 × 0–60°C
• Flow rate: 1 × 0–240 L/min
• Power Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 phase

Learning Objectives / Experiments :

• Learning the design and operation of different reactor types
• Studying conversion according to reactor type
• Studying conversion according to retention time in the reactor
• Studying conversion according to temperature
• Studying conversion according to concentration
• Understanding the fundamentals of a saponification reaction
• Determining the retention time distribution

Scope of Delivery :

• 1 experimental unit
• 2 combined conductivity and temperature sensors
• 1 data acquisition software with Ethernet cable
• 1 set of instructional material

Required for Operation :

• PC with Windows