RECYCLED BED REACTOR
The
setup consists of catalyst packed column of Stainless Steel. Reactant from a
fed tank is fed to the reactor through liquid distributor, fitted at one end of
the column. Some part of product is recycled to the reactor using a low
capacity sophisticated pump or by over head tank system. Rotameters are
provided to measure the flow of feed & recycled product. The feed rate and
recycle product ratio can be manipulated by the respective needle valves of the
rotameter. Samples can be taken periodically from the top outlet of reactor at
another end. An arrangement is made to carryout the reaction at Isothermal
conditions by circulating the hot water in the outer jacket of the packed bed
reactor. Special care is taken for proper mixing of feed & recycle product
before its entry to the reactor. A peristaltic pump made up of is used for
circulation of feed.