Supply unit for chemical reactors Basic unit for investigation and comparison of different reactors during a saponification reaction Features - supply unit for various reactors (CE 310.01 - CE 310.06) - saponification reaction with conductivity measurement to determine the conversion - preheating of the reactants Learning objectives/experiments - in conjunction with a reactor (CE 310.01 - CE 310.06): -- learning the design and operation of different reactor types -- conversion depending on reactor type -- conversion depending on retention time in the reactor -- conversion depending on temperature -- conversion depending on concentration -- fundamentals of a saponification reaction -- determination of the retention time distribution Specification [1] supply unit for 6 different chemical reactor types [2] connection of the reactors via hoses with quick-release couplings [3] water circuit with tank, heater, temperature controller, pump and low water cut-off for heating and cooling (with WL 110.20 water chiller) [4] temperature control of the reactants and reactors [5] 3 glass tanks for reactants and products [6] 5 peristaltic pumps to deliver the reactants and products [7] 2 combined sensors for measuring the conductivity and temperature [8] GUNT software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10 Technical data Peristaltic pump for reactants - max. flow rate: approx. 180mL/min - with hose 8,0x4,8mm Peristaltic pump for products - max. flow rate: approx. 420mL/min - with hose 8,0x4,8mm Water pump - max. flow rate: 10L/min - max. head: 30m - power consumption: 120W Heater - power consumption: 1500W Tanks - reactants: 2x 2,5L - product: 5L - heating water: 8L Measuring ranges - conductivity: 2x 0...100mS/cm - temperature: 2x 0...55°C, 1x 0...60°C - flow rate: 1x 0...240L/min 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 1170x670x690mm Weight: approx. 82kg