Hydrodynamics Of Trickle Bed Reactor Apparatus

The set-up consists of a glass column. The arrangement is made for changing the glass column conveniently and filling it with any type of packing required. Air from a regulated pressure vessel passes through a sparger and is allowed to enter the column at the top. The liquid is feed from a tank, fitted with a pump, and is distributed at the top of a column using a spray nozzle. Set-up is fully accompanied with manometers required. Solenoid valves are provided in the feed line at the top of the column for instant release and close. The flow rate can be adjusted by operating the valves provided in the respective line.

Experimentation/Learning Objectives
• To determine the Hydrodynamics of a Trickle Bed Reactor involving the measurement of pressure drop, hold-up & flow regime.

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.
• Compressed Air supply@2 Bar.
• Water Supply
• Floor Area Required: 1.5 m x 0.75 m.
• Floor Drain.