Specifications

• Supply unit compatible with 6 different chemical reactor types
• Reactor connection via hoses with quick-release couplings
• Complete water circuit with tank, heater, temperature controller, pump, and low water cut-off (compatible with CS 100.20 water chiller)
• Temperature control of reactants and reactor
• Three glass tanks for reactants and products
• Five peristaltic pumps for reactant supply and product transfer
• Two combined sensors for conductivity and temperature measurement
• ADF software for data acquisition via Ethernet (Windows 8.1, 10)

Technical Details

Peristaltic Pumps (Reactants)

• Max. flow rate: approx. 180 mL/min
• Hose size: 8.0 × 4.8 mm

Peristaltic Pumps (Products)

• Max. flow rate: approx. 420 mL/min
• Hose size: 8.0 × 4.8 mm

Water Pump

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

Heating System

• Power consumption: 1500 W

Tanks

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

Measuring Ranges

• Conductivity: 2 × 0 to 100 mS/cm
• Temperature: 2 × 0 to 55 °C, 1 × 0 to 60 °C
• Flow rate: 1 × 0 to 240 L/min

Power Supply

• 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase

Scope of Delivery

• 1 experimental unit
• 2 combined sensors (conductivity and temperature)
• 1 ADF software package with Ethernet cable
• 1 set of instructional materials

Requirements for Operation

• PC with recommended Windows operating system

CE-100.01 - Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor

Overview

Stirred tank reactors can be operated in either continuous or batch mode. Batch reactors are typically used for small production quantities or slow reactions, whereas continuous reactors enable reliable production of large quantities with consistent product quality.

The CE 100.01 is part of a training equipment series designed for experiments with various reactor types. When used in conjunction with the CE 100 supply unit, it allows the study of the operation and behavior of a stirred tank reactor in both continuous and batch modes.

System Description

The CE 100 supply unit includes a heating water circuit as well as all required components such as connections, pumps, reactant tanks, and a product tank.

The CE 100.01 reactor is mounted onto the supply unit and secured using two fixing pins. Quick-release couplings allow fast and easy connection between the reactor and the supply unit.

During continuous operation, two pumps deliver the reactants into the reactor. A stirrer ensures thorough mixing, enhancing direct contact between reactants and improving reaction efficiency.

The product is formed through the chemical reaction of the reactants. The mixture of product and unconverted reactants exits the reactor via an overflow and is collected in a tank within the supply unit.

The overflow height is adjustable, allowing variation of the reactor volume. The retention time is controlled by adjusting the pump speed.

Thermal Control and Measurement

The reactor features a chambered bottom acting as a heat exchanger, enabling investigation of temperature effects on the reaction.

Conversion is determined by measuring conductivity. A combined conductivity and temperature sensor, included with the CE 100 system, is used for this purpose.

Measured conductivity and temperature values are displayed digitally on the control cabinet and can also be recorded and analyzed using the included data acquisition software.

Learning Objectives and Experiments

• Fundamentals of a saponification reaction
• Analysis of conversion as a function of:
  • retention time
  • temperature
  • concentration

Specifications

• Continuous stirred tank reactor for connection to CE 100 supply unit
• Glass vessel
• Height-adjustable overflow for variable reactor volume
• Reactor equipped with a stirrer
• Chambered stainless steel bottom acting as heat exchanger (connection to CE 100)
• Sensor for conductivity and temperature measurement via CE 100
• Temperature control via CE 100 supply unit

Technical Details

Stirred Tank Reactor

• Outer diameter: 110 mm
• Inner diameter: 100 mm
• Height: 120 mm
• Adjustable volume: 270 to 750 mL

Stirrer

• Speed: approx. 330 rpm

CE-100.02 - Tubular Reactor

Overview

Tubular reactors are continuously operated systems that enable cost-effective production of large quantities with consistent product quality. The CE 100.02 is part of a training equipment series designed for experiments with various reactor types.

When used in conjunction with the CE 100 supply unit, it allows the study of the function and behavior of a tubular reactor under different operating conditions.

System Description

The CE 100 supply unit includes a heating water circuit as well as all required components such as connections, pumps, reactant tanks, and a product tank.

The CE 100.02 reactor is mounted onto the supply unit and secured using two fixing pins. Quick-release couplings allow fast and easy connection to the supply unit.

The two pumps of the supply unit feed the reactants separately into the reactor through individual nozzles. The nozzle outlets are arranged in a T-piece, ensuring efficient mixing of the reactants at the center.

The mixture then enters a helical tube where the chemical reaction takes place. The resulting mixture of product and unconverted reactants exits the tube and is transferred to a tank in the supply unit.

The retention time within the tubular reactor is controlled by adjusting the pump speed.

Thermal Control and Measurement

The tube is immersed in a water bath connected to the heating circuit of the CE 100 unit, allowing investigation of temperature effects on the reaction.

Conversion is determined by measuring conductivity using a combined conductivity and temperature sensor included with the CE 100 system.

Measured values are displayed digitally on the control cabinet and can also be recorded and analyzed using the included data acquisition software.

Learning Objectives and Experiments

• Fundamentals of a saponification reaction
• Analysis of conversion as a function of:
  • retention time
  • temperature
  • concentration

Specifications

• Tubular reactor for connection to CE 100 supply unit
• Helical plastic tube used as reactor
• T-piece with two nozzles for mixing preheated reactants
• Transparent PMMA tank used as a water bath and connected to the heating circuit of CE 100
• Sensor for conductivity and temperature measurement via CE 100
• Temperature control via CE 100 supply unit

Technical Details

Tubular Reactor

• Inside diameter: 6 mm
• Reactor capacity: approx. 280 mL
• Material: PA (polyamide)

Water Bath

• Inside diameter: 132 mm
• Outer diameter: 140 mm
• Capacity: 2 L
• Material: PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate)