Stirred tanks in series are, as the name says, continuous stirred tank reactors connected in series. They enable a higher conversion than a single stirred tank reactor. Stirred tanks in series enable flexible process control as the temperature and retention time can be set separately for each individual reactor
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 stirred tanks in series. 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 in each reactor depending on
- Retention time
- Temperature
- Concentration
Features
- Stirred tanks in series for connection to supply unit
- Transparent materials to observe the process
- Determination of the conversion in a saponification reaction possible for every stage
- Isothermal operation
Specification
- Stirred tanks in series for connection to supply unit
- 3 identical stirred tank reactors made of glass connected in series
- Chambered bottom made of stainless steel as heat exchanger for connection
- Delivery between stirred tanks via 2 peristaltic pumps of the supply unit
- Small reactor capacity for less consumption of chemicals
- Sensor for measuring the conductivity and temperature
- Display of conductivity and temperature
- Temperature control in the reactor
Technical data
- 3 reactors
- outer diameter: each 80mm
- inside diameter: each 70mm
- height: each 140mm
- reactor capacity: each approx. 350mL
- Stirrer speed
- 3x approx. 330min-1
- Measuring ranges
- conductivity: 0…100mS/cm
- temperature: 0…60°C
