Condensation Polymerisation Set-Up Apparatus

Condensation Polymerization kettle is used to carry out a condensation polymerization reaction under batch conditions. The polymerization reaction can be acid-catalyzed or self-catalyzed. The set-up can be used to measure the extent of reaction & also the reaction rate constant. The set-up consists of a jacketed type SS reactor fitted with variable speed agitator & baffles. The reactor is fitted with Nichrome wire heaters and the temperature is controlled by the digital temperature controller. Metered quantity of nitrogen gas from a cylinder, allowed entering in the reactor. Set-up is complete & self-contained with sampling ports. The top cover can be removed for cleaning purposes. Feed is fed from the top through a funnel provided with S.S. Ball Valve. An outlet is given to the Condenser fitted with a Perkin’s triangle for collecting the condensate. Vapors are allowed to enter the shell of a condenser and cooling water is allowed to pass through the tube and condensate is collected.

Experimentation/Learning:
•Objectives To study the kinetics of Condensation Polymerization in a Batch Reactor under isothermal conditions.
• To calculate the rate constant and extent of reaction with and without acid catalyst.

Utilities Required Electricity Supply:
•Single Phase, 220 VAC, 50 Hz, 5-15 Amp combined socket with earth connection. Earth voltage should be less than 5 volts.
• Water Supply
• Floor Drain.
• Floor Area: 1.5 m x 1.0 m
• Instruments, Laboratory wares, and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted.
• High purity N2 Gas Cylinder with pressure regulator, end connection 1/4″ BSP female.