ALABS-A56-020
Categories: Chemical Engineering Lab
Isothermal Plug Flow Reactor (Coiled Tube Type )
In an ideal Plug Flow Reactor {PFTP} there is no mixing in the direction of flow and complete mixing perpendicular to direction of flow. Concentration of reactants varies along the length of reactor but not in radial direction. In case of a coil turbulence is introduced due to frequent change in direction of flow and presence of secondary flow, so a higher value of reaction rate constant is expected in coil tube type plug flow reactor. This set-up is used to study a non-catalytic homogeneous reaction under isothermal condition.
The set up consists of two feed tanks
through which two reactants are fed to the reactor. Rotameters are
provided to measure the individual flow of Chemicals. The flow rate can
be adjusted by operating the needle valves provided on respective
Rotameter. The magnetic drive pump is used for circulation of feed. It
is a helical coil tube type reactor. Reactants enter at lower end coming
out of the top of coil from where samples are collected for analysis
Experiments
Utilities Required
Coiled Tube Type Isothermal Plug Flow Reactor ALTEC Laboratory Equipments and ALTEC Laboratory Instruments Tenders.