Packed Bed Reactor Apparatus

The setup consists of a glass column packed with Rasching Rings and two feed tanks. Reactants are fed to the reactor through a liquid distributor, fitted at the bottom of the column. Rotameters are provided to measure the individual flow of Chemicals. The flow rate can be adjusted by operating the needle valves provided on the respective Rotameter. Compressed air is used for the circulation of feed. Samples can be taken periodically from the top outlet of the reactor. Pressure Regulator & Pressure Gauge are fitted in the compressed airline

Experimentation/Learning Objectives
• Saponification Reaction studies in Packed Bed Reactor.
• To determine the Reaction Rate Constant.

Utilities Required
• Compressed Air Supply: 0.5 CFM@1 bar
• Water Supply.
• Floor Drain.
• Floor Area Required : 1.0 m x 1.0 m.
• Instruments, Laboratory Glassware and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted