COMPUTER CONTROLLED - PLUG FLOW TUBULAR

REACTOR (Coiled Tube Type) (With Data Logging Facility)

DESCRIPTION :

Homogeneous reaction:
In an ideal Plug Flow Reactor (PFTR) 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. This set-up is used to study a non-catalytic homogeneous
reaction under ambient condition.
The set up consists of two feed tanks through which two reactants are fed to the reactor.
Peristaltic pumps are provided to measure the individual flow of Chemicals. The flow rate can
be varied by changing the speed of peristaltic pump. Samples are collected for analysis from the
outlet of reactor.The present set-up has a facility to interface the system with computer which
enables to log the experimental data using computer. The educational software and datalogging package has been developed for unit. The software environment base is of Lab view of
NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, USA. This software is compatible to interfacing unit designed by K. C.
Engineers. This software package provides a comprehensive
educational

software

environment

within

which

the

investigations can be performed. This software is capable

to

tabulate

the

sample

readings

according

to

the

requirement of experiment under study and results obtained

can be compared. The real time data acquisition can be done
by interfacing the set-up with computer using software.
Software allows the user to have control on data logging,
printing the stored data, preparing spread sheets in Excel etc.
EXPERIMENTATION:
Sponifcation Reaction Study in straight tube Plug Flow Reactor.
To determine Reaction Rate Constant.
UTILITIES REQUIRED :
Water Supply.
Floor Drain.
Instruments, Laboratory Glassware and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system
adopted.
Computer System: i-3 processor with DVD Drive, Windows 7, MS-Office pre-loaded. One USB
slot required in PC for DATA ACQUISITION CARD.
TECHNICAL DETAILS :

Reactor:Material Stainless Steel, (0.6-0.7) Ltrs approx.

Feed Tank:Material Stainless Steel (2Nos.), Capacity - 20 Ltrs.
Feed Circulation:By Peristaltic Pump (2Nos.),Computer controlled for different RPM
Piping:Stainless Steel and PVC.
Product Analysis:By using Electronic Sensor (1No.), Output 4-20 mA.

 An ENGLISH instruction manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc.

will be provided along with the Apparatus
The whole set-up is well designed and arranged on a rigid structure painted with
industrial PU Paint.