The unit consists mainly of a reactor in which glucose is isomerized into fructose by means of glucose isomerase, an enzymatic catalyst. The unit enables to study the kinetics of enzymatic reactions and the effects of the operating conditions. A polarimeter measures the angle of rotation of the solution from which the conversion of the reaction can be estimated. An optional data acquisition software with interface is also available.
TRAINING PROGRAM
This unit enables to deepen the following issues:
• Discontinuous enzymatic reactor operation
• Effect of operating conditions
• Polarimeter operation and Biot law
• Determination of conversion using a polarimeter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Bench-top framework of AISI 304 stainless steel
• Discontinuous reactor with stirrer, temperature probe and heating resistance
• Peristaltic sampling pump with sample cooling system
• Polarimeter to measure the angle of rotation
• Electronic thermostat
• Switchboard of painted carbon steel with ELCB
• Power supply: 230 Vac 50 Hz single-phase – 1 kVA (Other voltage and frequency on request)
