Stirred tank reactors can be operated continuously or discontinuously. Discontinuously operated stirred tank reactors are mostly used if the product quantities to be produced are small or the reactions are slow. Continuous stirred tank reactors enable the reliable production of large product quantities with a consistent quality.
It is part of a device series that enables experiments with different reactor types. In conjunction with the supply unit, it is possible to examine the function and behaviour of a stirred tank reactor in continuous and discontinuous operation. The supply unit has a heating water circuit as well as all necessary connections, pumps, tanks for reactants and a product tank.
It is mounted onto the supply unit and held by two pins in position. Quick-release couplings enable easy connection of the reactor to the supply unit.
Learning Objectives/Experiments
- Fundamentals of a saponification reaction
- Conversion depending on
- Retention time
- Temperature
- Concentration
Features
- Stirred tank reactor for connection to supply unit
- Transparent materials to observe the process
- Isothermal operation
- Adjustable reactor volume
- Determination of the conversion in a saponification reaction
Specification
- Continuous stirred tank reactor for connection to supply unit
- Glass tank
- Height-adjustable overflow for changing the reactor volume
- Reactor with stirrer
- Chambered bottom made of stainless steel as heat exchanger for connection
- Sensor for measuring the conductivity and temperature
- Temperature control in the reactor
Technical data
- Stirred tank reactor
- outer diameter: 110mm
- inside diameter: 100mm
- height: 120mm
- adjustable volume: 270…750mL
- Speed stirrer
- approx. 330min-1
