Reflux Reaction Cum Distillation Unit
The attached drawing illustrates a Reflux Reaction Distillation Unit (RRDU) constructed from high-quality borosilicate glass, designed for robust chemical processing in laboratory and industrial settings. This unit integrates key features such as a glass vessel with an electric motor-driven stirrer, a heating bath equipped with a cooling coil, and advanced fractional distillation components, including a tall fractional column, glass coil condenser, and reflux divider for precise vapor-liquid phase separation.
- The RRDU is ideal for various organic synthesis processes requiring simultaneous reaction and distillation, such as esterification, solvent recovery, and purification tasks.
- The electric stirrer ensures homogenous mixing of reactants, while reflux operation allows for the return of condensed vapors back to the reaction vessel, promoting higher reaction yields and purity.
- Fine control over reflux and distillate collection is provided by the reflux divider and venting mechanisms.
- The main glass vessel is fitted with a flush bottom valve, drain system, and dip tube, allowing for easy product withdrawal and cleaning.
- Temperature control is achieved via an external heating bath and internal cooling coil, enabling sensitive reactions and controlled distillation conditions.
- An addition vessel, connected with a line valve and angle valve, permits safe and measured reagent introduction without interrupting the process.
- The fractional column, made of borosilicate glass, maximizes separation efficiency, while the product cooling system ensures high-purity distillate collection.
- Multiple receivers enable sequential fraction collection, optimizing usability for multi-step processes.
- Commonly used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and petrochemical industries for batch reaction distillation, compound purification, and solvent recycling.
- Suitable for research labs and pilot plants where precision, visibility, and resistance to chemical corrosion are critical.
- The borosilicate glass construction provides excellent resistance to thermal shock and chemical attack, ensuring reliability for demanding applications.
This RRDU is a versatile and essential tool for advanced chemical process development, offering transparency, modularity, and precise control throughout reaction and distillation workflows.
Performance and Design Data
| Reactor Capacity | Approx Vessel HTA (m2) | Bath KW | Addition Vessel Size | Vapour Line | Condenser HTA (m2) | Pro. Cooler HTA (m2) | Receiver Vessel Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 L | ≈ 0.20 | 2 | 2 L | DN 50 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 2 L, 2 L |
| 20 L | ≈ 0.35 | 3.6 | 5 L | DN 80 | 0.35 | 0.10 | 2 L, 5 L |
| 50 L | ≈ 0.75 | 4.5 | 5 L | DN 100 | 0.60 | 0.20 | 5 L, 10 L |
| 100 L | ≈ 1.10 | 6 | 10 L | DN 150 | 1.50 | 0.35 | 10 L, 20 L |
| 200 L | ≈ 1.65 | 8 | 20 L | DN 150 | 2.50 | 0.35 | 10 L, 20 L |
| 300 L | ≈ 2.20 | 12 | 20 L | DN 225 | 2.50 | 0.50 | 20 L, 20 L |
| 500 L | ≈ 3.00 | 18 | 50 L | DN 300 | 4.00 | 0.70 | 20 L, 50 L |
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