QRC Computer Controlled Chemical Reactors

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COMPUTER CONTROLLED CHEMICAL REACTORS - QRC

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The Computer Controlled Chemical Reactors, "QRC", has been designed by EDIBON for the study and comparison of different types of chemical reactors in an easy and simple way and thus allowing, on a small scale, to carry out the necessary studies and practices to understand the operation of the reactors.

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General Description

The Computer Controlled Chemical Reactors, "QRC", has been designed by EDIBON for the study and comparison of different types of chemical reactors in an easy and simple way and thus allowing, on a small scale, to carry out the necessary studies and practices to understand the operation of the reactors.

These reactors allow for the comparison of different types of chemical reactors, and with each type of reactor, the study of the influence of reaction temperature and residence time is enabled, thanks to the thermostatic bath, two 1 l tanks, and two regulation pumps of up to 3 l/min included in the supply.

The Service Unit for QRC, "QUSC", provides the necessary elements for the operation of the different reactor modules. It performs the following functions:

  • Reagent supply: consisting of two 1 l pyrex containers each located at the back, two dosing pumps and all the necessary connections.
  • Temperature control: consisting of a thermostatic bath and an impulsion pump.
  • Quick and easy to perform reactor exchange and positioning system.
  • This unit allows feeding reagents and temperature control of reactors with a volume up to 1.5 l.

These Computer Controlled Units are supplied with EDIBON Computer Control System (SCADA), and includes: The unit itself + a Control Interface Box + a Data Acquisition Board + Computer Control, Data Acquisition and Data Management Software Packages, for controlling the process and all parameters involved in the process.

Accessories

BASE AND SERVICE UNIT FOR QRC - QUSC
  • QUSC
Available
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QUSC
Base and Service Unit for QRC
The Service Unit for QRC, "QUSC", provides the necessary elements for the operation of the different reactor modules. It performs the following functions:Reagent supply: consisting of two 1 l pyrex containers each located at the back, two dosing...
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED CONTINUOUS STIRRED TANK REACTOR FOR QRC - QRCAC
  • QRCAC
Available
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QRCAC
Computer Controlled Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for QRC
The Computer Controlled Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for QRC, "QRCAC", designed by EDIBON, provides a controlled environment for detailed kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid chemical reactions. This type of reactor, also known as CSTR...
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED TUBULAR FLOW REACTOR FOR QRC - QRTC
  • QRTC
Available
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QRTC
Computer Controlled Tubular Flow Reactor for QRC
The Computer Controlled Tubular Flow Reactor for QRC, "QRTC", has been designed by EDIBON to conduct the kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions. In this unit, a continuous stream of reactants is passed through, which mix and react as...
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED BATCH REACTOR FOR QRC - QRDC
  • QRDC
Available
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QRDC
Computer Controlled Batch Reactor for QRC
The Computer Controlled Batch Reactor for QRC, "QRDC", designed by EDIBON, enables the study and kinetic analysis of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions, as well as the demonstration of adiabatic and isothermal reactions.This unit offers a wide...
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED STIRRED TANK REACTORS IN SERIES FOR QRC - QRSC
  • QRSC
Available
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QRSC
Computer Controlled Stirred Tank Reactors in Series for QRC
The Computer Controlled Stirred Tank Reactors in Series for QRC, "QRSC", designed by EDIBON, are versatile units for the kinetic study of liquid-liquid homogeneous reactions.This type of reactor allows the outlet flow from one reactor to become...
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED LAMINAR FLOW REACTOR FOR QRC - QRLC
  • QRLC
Available
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QRLC
Computer Controlled Laminar Flow Reactor for QRC
The Computer Controlled Laminar Flow Reactor for QRC, "QRLC", designed by EDIBON, allows determining the kinetic equations of various reactions, such as the basic hydrolysis of ethyl acetate, and calculating key kinetic constants. Laminar flow...
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COMPUTER CONTROLLED PLUG FLOW REACTOR FOR QRC - QRPC
  • QRPC
Available
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QRPC
Computer Controlled Plug Flow Reactor for QRC
The Computer Controlled Plug Flow Reactor for QRC, "QRPC", designed by EDIBON, allows studying and investigating the kinetics of reactions and flow behavior in chemical systems. A plug flow reactor is a type of tubular reactor that assumes the...
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Exercises and guided practices

GUIDED PRACTICAL EXERCISES INCLUDED IN THE MANUAL

Practices to be done with the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (QRCAC):

  1. Determination of the ionic conductivities.
  2. Batch operation. Obtaining of the reaction order respect to ethylacetate. Initial velocity method.
  3. Batch operation. Obtaining of the reaction order respect to sodium hydroxide. Initial velocity method.
  4. Batch operation. Velocity Constant Computation. Constant sodium hydroxide initial concentration.
  5. Batch operation. Velocity Constant Computation. Constant ethylacetate initial concentration.
  6. Velocity equation formulation.
  7. Batch operation. Variation of the kinetic constant with temperature. Arrhenius Equation.
  8. Batch operation. Theoretical and experimental conversion comparative. Deviation from ideality.
  9. Batch operation. Mixture effects.
  10. Continuous operation.
  11. Continuous operation. Mixture effects.
  12. Conductivity measurement system: conductimeter.
  13. Variation of conversion with residence time.
  14. Residence time distribution.
  15. Determination of the reaction rate constant.
  16. Sensors calibration.

Practices to be done with the Tubular Flow Reactor (QRTC):

  1. Analysis of reagents and products.
  2. Ionic conductivities determination.
  3. Theoretical conversion of the tubular reactor.
  4. Experimental determination of the conversion of the tubular reactor.
  5. Dependence of the residence time.
  6. Determination of the reaction order.
  7. Dependence of the speed constant and the conversion with the temperature.
  8. Conductivity measurement system: conductimeter.
  9. Complete emptying of the unit.
  10. Determination of the reaction rate constant.
  11. Sensors calibration.

Practices to be done with the Batch Reactor (QRDC):

  1. Determination of the ionic conductivities.
  2. Batch operation. Calculation of the order of the reaction referred to the ethyl-acetate. Initial velocity method.
  3. Batch operation. Determination of the order of the reaction referred to the sodium hydroxide. Initial velocity method.
  4. Batch operation. Determination of the speed constant, the initial concentration of the sodium hydroxide is constant.
  5. Batch operation. Determination of the speed constant, the initial concentration of the ethyl acetate is constant.
  6. Formulation of the speed equation.
  7. Batch operation. Variation of the kinetic constant when the temperature is not constant: Arrhenius equation.
  8. Batch operation. Comparison of the theoretical and the experimental conversion: Deviation from the ideality.
  9. Calculation of the heat transference coefficient of the coil.
  10. Calculation of the hydrolysis reaction enthalpy.
  11. Batch operation. Mixture effects.
  12. Conductivity measurement system: conductimeter.
  13. Sensors calibration.

Practices to be done with Stirred Tank Reactors in Series (QRSC):

  1. Investigation of dynamic behaviour of stirred tank reactors in series.
  2. Determination of the ionic conductivities.
  3. Influence of flow rate.
  4. Work with just one reactor in continuous.
  5. Work with just one reactor in continuous with mixture effects.
  6. Work with 3 reactors in continuous.
  7. Effect of step input change.
  8. Response to an impulse change.
  9. Investigation of time constant using dead time coil.
  10. Sensors calibration.

Practices to be done with the Laminar Flow Reactor (QRLC):

  1. Determination of the residence time distribution of the reactor.
  2. Effect of flow rate and feed concentration on the determination of flow pattern.
  3. Steady state conversion for a reaction with laminar flow.
  4. Effect of flow rate and feed concentration on the steady state conversion.
  5. Demonstration of the flow pattern in the reactor and comparison with the theoretical model.
  6. Effect of the temperature on the laminar flow characterisation.
  7. Determination of the steady state conversion of a second order reaction.
  8. Flow pattern characterisation in a laminar flow reactor.
  9. Conductivity measurement system: conductimeter.
  10. Sensors calibration.

Practices to be done with Plug Flow Reactor (QRPC):

  1. Determination of the residence time distribution of the reactor.
  2. Effect of flow rate and feed concentration on the determination of flow pattern.
  3. Study of the reactor response to different perturbations: step and pulse change.
  4. Effect of flow rate and feed concentration on the steady state conversion.
  5. Demonstration of the flow pattern in the reactor and comparison with the theoretical model.
  6. Determination of the steady state conversion of a second order reaction.
  7. Understanding the principles of tracer techniques in flow pattern characterisation.
  8. Conductivity measurement system: conductimeter.
  9. Sensors calibration.
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MORE PRACTICAL EXERCISES TO BE DONE WITH THE UNIT

  1. Many students view results simultaneously. To view all results in real time in the classroom by means of a projector or an electronic whiteboard.
  2. Open Control, Multicontrol and Real Time Control. This unit allows intrinsically and/or extrinsically to change the span, gains, proportional, integral, derivate parameters, etc, in real time.
  3. The Computer Control System with SCADA and PID Control allow a real industrial simulation.
  4. This unit is totally safe as uses mechanical, electrical and electronic, and software safety devices.
  5. This unit can be used for doing applied research.
  6. This unit can be used for giving training courses to Industries even to other Technical Education Institutions.
  7. Control of the unit process through the control interface box without the computer.
  8. Visualization of all the sensors values used in the unit process.
  9. By using PLC-PI additional 19 more exercises can be done.
  10. Several other exercises can be done and designed by the user.

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