HIGH PRESSURE REACTORS & SYSTEMS





Serving Industry Since 1974
New 50000 sqft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Largest exporter of pressure & flow reactors in India
Expertise in custom designing high pressure & flow systems
Inline with government's MAKE IN INDIA campaign
Exports to over 50 countries worldwide
Over 6000 successful installations worldwide
More than 2000 delighted customers globally
Manufacturing on CNC/VMC & automated machines
Unmatched quality & safety standards
ISO, CE-PED, ASME U, CSA, UL, Ex-Proof, ATEX certification
Prompt & efficient after sales service
Highly skilled & trained team of more than 200 personnel
OUR PRODUCTS
StirredPressureAutoclaves
PlantScalePressureReactors
ParallelSynthesizer
EcoCatalystScreening
GlassAutoclaves
MagneticDriveCouplings/Stirrers
PressureVessels
AcidDigestionBomb
ShakerHydrogenator
SuperCriticalFluidExtractionSystem
HPHTCorrosionTestingSystem
GasHydrateFormationSystem
CustomBuiltPilotPlants/Skids
ContinuousStirredTankReactor
• Stirredpressurereactors-vessels&systems.
• 25mlto10,000ltrvolume.
• Material:SS-316L,HastelloyB/C,Monel,Inconel,Nickel,Titanium,Tantalumlined,Zirconiumetc.
• Max.designpressuresupto700bar&temperaturesupto650ºC.
• DesignsasperASMEcodeswithPEDorUstampmarkingoptional
• Hightorquemaintenancefreezeroleakagemagneticdrivecoupling.
• Semi/fullyautomatedpilotplant&skidswithautomatictemperature,pressure,RPM, liquid&gasflowcontrol,distillationsetupwithpumps,temperaturecontrolunits&PLC withtouchpanels&SCADAsoftwareforremotemonitoring&control.
• Completeflame/explosionproof/ATEXcertifiedsystemssuitableforzone1,2&gas groupIIA,IIB,IIC.
• CE,UL/CSAcertifiedelectricals&controls.
• It is used for high-pressure high-temperature chemical reactions like alkylation, amination, bromination,carboxylation,catalyticreduction,chlorination,dehydrogenation,esterification, ethoxylation, halogenation, hydrogenation, methylation, nitration, oxidation, ozonization, polymerization,sulphonationetc.
– Toinventnewmolecules/chemicals&studyreactionparameters
– Forsynthesisofchemicalsinsmall/pilot/largequantities
– Forqualitycontrol&processimprovements
– Forhighthroughputcatalystscreening
• ForsupercriticalCO solventextraction/reaction/drying/evaporationsystem 2
• Forstatic,dynamic,loop&electrochemicalHPHTcorrosiontesting
• Gashydrateformation
• Forhydrogendisbondingtest
• Soakingofdiamonds/preciousstones
• Forhighpressurestorage&transferofgas/liquid/slurries
• Foraciddigestion
InR&Dcenters,pilotplants&manufacturingfacilitiesoffine&speciality chemicals, bulk drug (API) pharmaceuticals, dyes, intermediates, paints,oils,agrochemical,petrochemicals,oil&gasetc.Industries&in chemical engineering colleges / research institutes / defence organisationswherehighpressurereactions/testingiscarriedout.
Trademarksusedinthecatalogue
• Viton,Kalrez&teflonareregisteredtrademarksofDupont
• GrafoilisregisteredtrademarkofUCARCarbonCo.
• Monel&InconelareregisteredtrademarksofSpecialMetalsCorp.
• HastelloyisregisteredtrademarkofHaynesInternational
Abbreviationsusedinthecatalogue
••
• QRC:Quickreleasecoupling NRV:Non-returnvalve
MOC:Materialofconstruction
••
• Temp.:Temperature FLP:Flameproof/Explosionproof Pr.:Pressure
••
• Ø:Phase NA:Notapplicable/available Ltr.:Liter
Asdevelopmentisacontinuousprocess,thespecificationsinthecataloguecanchangewithoutpriornotice.
MaterialofConstruction SS316Lwettedparts
HeadMountingStyle Removableheadandvesseldesign
HeatingType
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithcladding&insulation&heatertemperaturecontrolfor500°C
Motor ¼hpACmotor/¼hpex-proofgasgroupIIBmotor(zone1)with100-1450RPM
ShaftSealing ZeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingM8with0.8Nmtorque
Stirrer 4bladedturbinestirrer
StandardNozzles, ExternalValves&Fittings:
Valves&Fittings
Pressuregauge,safetyrupturedisc,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedlevalveoncommon diptube,ventneedlevalve,solenoidvalveatinletofcoolingcoil(Allneedlevalves¼"NPTM)
InternalFittings:
Singletube-in&tube-outcoil(for100ml),serpentinecoolingcoil(for250ml),diptube,thermowell withRTDPT100temperaturesensor
Gasket PTFEupto300°Candgrafoilgasketupto500°C
ClosureType Splitclampwithclampbolts
ControlPanel SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontrollerwithhightemperaturealarmand variablefrequencydriveformotorspeedcontrol
1Ø,220VAC,16Amp,50/60Hz
STANDARD MODELS FOR 500 ml AUTOCLAVE
STANDARD MODELS FOR 750 ml AUTOCLAVE
STANDARD MODELS FOR 1000 ml AUTOCLAVE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 500 ml, 750 ml & 1000 ml STANDARD MODELS
Description Specification MaterialofConstruction SS316Lwettedparts
HeadMountingStyle Removableheadandvesseldesign
HeatingType
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithcladding&insulation&heatertemperaturecontrolfor500°C
Motor ¼hpACmotor/¼hpex-proofgasgroupIIBmotor(zone1)with100-1450RPM
ShaftSealing ZeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingM40with4Nmtorque
Stirrer 2stage6bladedturbinestirrer
StandardNozzles,Valves ExternalValves&Fittings: &Fittings
Pressuregauge,safetyrupturedisc,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedlevalveoncommondip tube,ventneedlevalve(allneedlevalvesare¼"NPTM)
InternalFittings:
Helicalcoolingcoil,diptube,thermowellwithRTDPT100sensor
Gasket PTFEupto300°Candgrafoilgasketupto500°C
ClosureType
Auto-coolingSystem
1
WaterPump&10ltrTank
Splitclampwithclampbolts
Withwaterpumpforforcedcooling,SStank&hosepipesfortemperaturecontrol 1
Withtubingtocoolthemagneticdrive,pressuresensoretc.bywaterre-circulation.
ControlPanel SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontrollerwithhightemperaturealarmand variablefrequencydriveformotorspeedcontrol
Overalldimensionsareindicative,theymaychangedependingontheoptionalaccessoriesorspecificdesignmodificationsopted.
Referpageno.16to21foroptionsofstandardmodels&pageno.43to49foroptionalaccessories
2ltrassembly
5ltrassembly
NOZZLE ORIENTATION & INTERNAL FITTINGS
Pressure gauge Vent valve
Cooling coil inlet & outlet Magnetic drive
Funnel
Powder inlet ball valve (optional)
Thermowell
Pressure relief valve (optional)
Pressure transmitter (optional) Safety rupture disc
Liquid sampling valve
Gas inlet valve
Stirrer shaft Dip tube
Helical cooling coil Impeller
Description Specification
MaterialofConstruction
SS316Lwettedparts
HeadMountingStyle Removableheadandvesseldesign
HeatingType
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithcladding&insulation&heatertemperaturecontrolfor500°C
Motor ¼hpACmotor/¼hpex-proofgasgroupIIBmotor(zone1)with100-1450RPM
ShaftSealing ZeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingM40with4Nmtorque
Stirrer 2stage6bladedturbinestirrer
StandardNozzles,Valves ExternalValves&Fittings: &Fittings
Pressuregauge,safetyrupturedisc,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedlevalveoncommondip tube,ventneedlevalve(allneedlevalvesare¼"NPTM),10mmflushbottomvalve(for5ltr autoclave)
InternalFittings:
Helicalcoolingcoil*,diptube,thermowellwithRTDPT100sensor
Gasket PTFEupto300°Candgrafoilgasketupto500°C
ClosureType
Auto-coolingSystem
WaterPump&10ltrTank
ControlPanel
Splitclampwithclampbolts
Withwaterpumpforforcedcooling,SStank&hosepipesfortemperaturecontrol.
Withtubingtocoolthemagneticdrive,pressuresensoretc.bywaterre-circulation.
SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontrollerwithhightemperaturealarmand variablefrequencydriveformotorspeedcontrol
*Serpentinecoolingcoilfor2ltr200&350barmodel
Overalldimensionsareindicative,theymaychangedependingontheoptionalaccessoriesorspecificdesignmodificationsopted. Referpageno.16to21foroptionsofstandardmodels&pageno.43to49foroptionalaccessories
Stirrer shaft
Dip tube
Thermowell
Helical cooling coil
Impeller
Description
Specification
MaterialofConstruction SS316Lwettedparts
HeadMountingStyle Removableheadandvesseldesign
HeatingType
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithcladding&insulation&heatertemperaturecontrolfor500°C
Motor ½hpACmotor/½hpex-proofgasgroupIIBmotor(zone1)lockedto750rpm
ShaftSealing
ZeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingM80with8Nmtorque
Stirrer 2stage6bladedturbinestirrer
StandardNozzles, ExternalValves&Fittings:
Valves&Fittings
Pressuregauge,safetyrupturedisc,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedlevalveoncommondiptube, ventneedlevalve,ballvalveforpowder/liquidinletwithfunnel,flushbottomvalve
Needlevalve BallValve FBV
¼"NPTM ¾"NPTM 15mm
InternalFittings:
Helicalcoolingcoil,diptube,thermowellwithRTDPT100temperaturesensor,baffles
Gasket PTFEupto300°Candgrafoilgasketupto500°C
ClosureType
Auto-coolingSystem
WaterPump&10ltrTank
LiftingArrangement
Splitclampwithclampbolts
Withwaterpumpforforcedcooling,SStank&hosepipesfortemperaturecontrol.
Withtubingtocoolthemagneticdrive,pressuresensoretc.bywaterre-circulation.
Mechanicalchainpulleyarrangementforliftingthehead,vesseletc.
ControlPanel SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontrollerwithhightemperaturealarmand variablefrequencydriveformotorspeedcontrol
PowerSupply 3Ø,440VAC,25Amp,50/60Hz
Mounting&Dimensions
Overalldimensionsareindicative,theymaychangedependingontheoptionalaccessoriesorspecificdesignmodificationsopted. Referpageno.16to21foroptionsofstandardmodels&pageno.43to49foroptionalaccessories
STANDARD MODELS FOR 100 ltr VOLUME
Description
Specification
MaterialofConstruction SS316Lwettedparts
HeadMountingStyle
HeatingType
Removableheadandvesseldesign
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithcladding&insulation&heatertemperaturecontrolfor500°C
Motor 1hpACmotor/1hpex-proofgasgroupIIBmotor(zone1) withgearboxupto440RPM
ShaftSealing
ZeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingM120with12Nmtorque
Stirrer 2stage6bladedturbinestirrer
StandardNozzles, ExternalValves&Fittings: alves&Fittings
Pressuregauge,safetyrupturedisc,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedlevalveoncommondiptube, ventneedlevalve,ballvalveforpowder/liquidinletwithfunnel,flushbottomvalve Needlevalve BallValve FBV
½"NPTM 1"NPTM 25mm
InternalFittings:
Helicalcoolingcoil,diptube,thermowellwithRTDPT100temperaturesensor,baffles Gasket PTFEupto300°Candgrafoilgasketupto500°C
ClosureType
Auto-coolingSystem
WaterPump&10ltrTank
LiftingArrangement
ControlPanel
PowerSupply
Splitclampwithclampbolts
Withwaterpumpforforcedcooling,SStank&hosepipesfortemperaturecontrol.
Withtubingtocoolthemagneticdrive,pressuresensoretc.bywaterre-circulation.
Mechanicalchainpulleyarrangementforliftingthehead,vesseletc.
SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontrollerwithhightemperaturealarmand variablefrequencydriveformotorspeedcontrol
3Ø,440VAC,25Amp,50/60Hz
Mounting&Dimensions ReactorVolume SSTrolley (WxDxH)mm 50ltr 1500x675x2350 100ltr 1500x780x2350
Overalldimensionsareindicative,theymaychangedependingontheoptionalaccessoriesorspecificdesignmodificationsopted. Referpageno.16to21foroptionsofstandardmodels&pageno.43to49foroptionalaccessories
• 4 or6nos.of100mlto2ltrparalleloverheadstirredautoclave.
• Commonmounting&controlpanelwithremotemonitoring&control.
• Pressureupto350bar&temperaturesupto500°C.
• Simultaneousreactioncanbecarriedoutineachreactorwithdifferentparameters, comparativestudiescanbedonefromthedatareceived.Itsaveslotofspace&helps inadvanced&fasterresearchi.e.highthroughputtesting.
• SCADA software with suitable laptop for remote set points, control & recording of temperature, pressure, speed control, H gas flow rates, total H consumed with 2 2 batchreports&online/historygraphs
• Theoptionalaccessoriescanbecommonorseparateforallautoclaves.
Note: PrefixM4orM6beforeautoclavemodels.Referpageno.5to9for autoclave models&technicalspecifications
• Eco-cat7: 7 parallel reactors of 25 ml volume each with common bottomstirring,heating&independent lid,valve&pressures.
• Designpressureof100barat200°C
• Maximumstirringspeed1000RPM
• Material:SS316,HastelloyCetc.
• Verycompact&economical system
• Idealforhighthrough-putcatalystscreening
• Mounting:Tabletop
• Dimensions:350mm(W)x350mm(D)x500mm(H)
STANDARD MODELS FOR GLASS AUTOCLAVES
Nozzle Pressure gauge Vent valve Stirrer shaft Dip tube
Thermowell Helical cooling coil Impeller
MaterialofConstruction
BorosilicateglasscylinderwithotherwettedpartsofSS316L
HeadMountingStyle Removableheadandvesseldesign
HeatingType Electricalplateheaterfrombottom(jacketoptional)
Motor ¼hpAC/¼hpex-proofgasgroupIIBmotor(zone1)with100-1450RPM
ShaftSealing ZeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingM40with4Nmtorque
Stirrer 2stage6bladedturbinestirrer
StandardNozzles, ExternalValves&Fittings:
Valves&Fittings
Pressuregauge,pressuresafetyvalve,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedle valvewithcommondip tube,ventneedlevalve
InternalFittings:
Helicalcoolingcoil,diptube,thermowellwithRTDPT100sensor
Gasket PTFE
ControlPanel
SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontroller&hightemperaturealarm(for electricallyheatedmodel)andvariablefrequencydriveformotorspeedcontrol
PowerSupply 1Ø,220VAC,16Amp,50/60Hz Mounting&Dimensions
Guard Polycarbonateguardwillbeprovidedaroundglassbody
Overalldimensionsareindicative,theymaychangedependingontheoptionalaccessoriesorspecificdesignmodificationsopted. Referpageno.16to21foroptionsofstandardmodels&pageno.43to49foroptionalaccessories
Enquirycodestructureis A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K whereA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,Kcanbeselectedfromthebelowtables.Forexample500 ml,100bar,300°C,HastelloyC276,manualfixedhead&electricalex-proofheater,motor&panelwillreadas A2113-H6-K-EA-XC-F2C
ReactorvesselsofmaterialSS316L,upto5ltraremachinedfromrolled/forgedbarstock&reactorsabove5ltrarenormallyfabricatedfrom plates.SS316Lautoclavesupto100ltrhavelidsmadefromrolled/forgedbarstock.AllwettedpartsaremadefromSS-316Lasstandard.
Note: Amartriestoofferalltheinternal&optionallyexternalwettedpartsinthesamematerialofconstructionasthatofbody&headtogive fullycorrosionresistantautoclaves.
Generalcorrosionpropertiesofsomemetals&alloys*:
5.Goodtoexcellent
6.Normallyexcellent
Smallvariationsinserviceconditionmayappreciablyaffectcorrosion.Thereforewheneverpossible,materialchoiceisguidedbyacombination ofexperienceandlaboratorysitetests.
Materials Non-oxidizingorreducingmediaLiquids
Gases AcidNeutral Alkalinesolutionse.g.OxidizingMedia Halogenandderivatives solutions,solutions,CausticAmmoniumAcidNeutralPitting HalogenHalideHydrogen Max. excludinge.g.andmildhydroxidesolutions,ormedia,Moist,Dry,e.g.acids, halides, design hydrochlo-manyalkalies,and e.g.alkalineacidferrice.g.,fluorinemoist,e.g.dry,e.g., temp. ric,Phos-Non-excludingaminesnitircsolutionschloridechlorineabove hydrochloricdry, in°C phoric, oxidizingammoniume.g.persolutionsbelow dewpointhydrolysisHydrogen sulfuric, salthydroxidesulfates,dew products chloride (mostsolutions, peroxides,pointoforganic conditionchlorides, chromateshalides manysulfates organics)
•Theabovetableisjustforreference.Customersareadvisedtocarryouttheirowntestswithsamplecouponsunderdesiredworkingconditions. •Fromperry,chemicalengineer'shandbook
Removableheaddesign
Thisisthemostcommonlyusedoption&availableforallsizesofautoclaves.Herethebodyrestsonthe stand / trolley & the head is lifted for charging, discharging & cleaning. The vessel can be removed for charging / discharging / cleaning. This option is more common as the head & vessel can be taken out easilyforpressuretesting,fittingaccessories,servicingetc.Theheadcanbelifted&loweredbychain pulleyorhydraulicarrangementonspecialrequestforautoclavesabove5ltrvolume.
Optional:
a)Fixedheaddesignwithraising&lowering
In this system, the head of the autoclave is fixed with motor stand & the vessel & heater are raised & loweredmanuallybyscissorliftfor100mlto750ml,pneumaticallyfor1ltrto25ltr&hydraulicallyfor 50ltr&100ltr.Thissystemisusefulwhenheadoftheautoclavehaslotoffittings&accessories,makingit difficulttoliftthehead&detachallthefittingsaftereverybatch.Further,removingtheheaterforfaster cooling&easeofliftingorloweringthevesselisadvantageous.
b)Fixedheaddesignwithraising,lowering&tilting
Inthissystem,headoftheautoclaveisfixedwhileapneumaticorhydraulicliftallowsthevessel(with heater)toberaised&lowered.Whenlowered,thevesselcanbetilted.Thissystemisveryusefulwherea vessel needs cleaning after every batch & for highly viscous material to discharge them easily just by tilting.
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithceramicwoolinsulation&cladding.
Optional:
a) Flameproof/explosionproofIIB+H certified,aluminiumcastHeater(temperatureupto200°C)forH gas 2 2 withtotallyenclosedheatingelementinsidemetaltube.HeatingratesarelowerinFLPheatersincomparison toceramicbandheaters
b) SS-304jacketforoil/steamheatingwithinsulation&cladding.
Note: Externalheatertemperaturethermocoupleisprovidedwiththecascadetemperaturecontroltoensure safetyofheater,vessel&accuratetemperaturecontrol.Itisastandardfeatureinaluminumcastheaters.
Non flameproof CE marked or Flameproof (FLP) / Explosion proof AC motor (for Group IIA/ IIB gases) suitable in hazardous area for all flammableliquids/gasesexcepthydrogen&acetylenewithvariablefrequencydrive&stirrerRPMindicationisprovidedasstandard.The motoriscoupledtothemagneticdrivedirectlybyspeciallydesignedcouplingensuringquickengagement&disengagementofmotorfrom autoclave head. The direct coupling eliminates pulleys, belts & minimizes transmission losses, noise, vibrations & maintenance. The frequency drive can indicate motor current / torque % (on selection). This is useful to monitor the change in viscosity of the liquid under stirring.Thefrequencydriveismountedonacommoncontrolpanel.Ithasthefacilitytotripthemotoronanyoverload,overvoltageorover current.
RPMRange:100-1450
Motoroptions:
• FlameproofACmotorgroupIIC,idealforH gas 2
• Ex-proofCEATEXzone1/CSAcertified
• Motorswithgearboxcanbeofferedforstirringhighlyviscousmaterialatlowrpm(50-440rpm)
• Motorswith2900rpmforstirringathighspeeds
Compactinlinemotordrive
CompactinlinebrushlessDCmotor&magneticdrive&speedcontrollerwithindicatorfor300-1200rpm for100mlto1ltrautoclaves.Verycompact,economical&lightweight.Noexternalrotatingpart.
Pressuregauge,ventneedlevalve,safetyrupturedisc(ratedtoruptureatMAWP),internalcoolingcoil, thermowell (with RTD-PT-100 temperature sensor), gas inlet & liquid sampling needle valves with a commondiptube(sparger)uptothebottom.
Optional:
a) Ballvalvewithfunnelforpowder/slurry/liquidinlet.Thesevalvesare1/4”-2”size&dependingon autoclavevolumetheycanbeusedtochargesolidsorliquidslurryatatmosphericpressureorhigher, providedahighpressureliquidchargingpotisalsoordered.
b) Flushbottomvalvewithalmostzerodeadvolume(optionallyadditionalballvalveattheoutletofflush bottomvalvecanbeprovided).
c) Serpentinecoolingcoilinsteadofhelicalforeasycleaning(500mlto100ltr)
d) Removableinternalbafflesforbetterstirring(coolingcoilhastoberemovedupto5ltrautoclave)
e) Pressuresafetyvalve
Singleortwostage,4/6bladedpitchbladeturbinetypeimpeller
Optional:
a) Hollowshaftforhighmasstransferforanygas-liquidreaction.
b) Anchor/gateanchorforviscousliquidsupto60rpm.
c) Helix/doublehelixforhighlyviscousmaterialforinside-outside&upside-downmixingupto60rpm.
Note:
1) Gearboxhastobeprovided&coolingcoilhastoberemoved&pluggedfor(b)&(c).
2) Higherhpmotor&hightorquemagneticdrivecouldberecommendedfor(b)&(c)
Splitclampboltdesign:
Splitclamptypequickopeningsystemwithclampbolts&tongue&groovesealingwithPTFEheadgasket fortemperaturesupto300°C&grafoilheadgasketfortemperaturesupto500°C.
Threadedsealing:
For 100 ml & 250 ml vessels there is alternative 'O' ring seal design with threaded clamp & threaded vesselforeaseofopening&tighteningbyhand.Thisdesigncanbeofferedforpressuresupto100bar& temperatureupto200°CforViton&250°CforKalrez'O'ring.
Compact SS-304 control panel with programmable PID temperature controller cum indicator, high temperature alarm, safety alarm & heater trip system for malfunctioning of controller / sensor / temperature rise beyond set limit. The motor speed drive is mounted on the same panel for stirred autoclaves.3phasepanelsareprovidedwithphasecurrentindicators.Thishelpsinidentifyingifanyof the3heatersorphaseshavefailed.Motor,heater,cooling/solenoidvalve/pump/sensorsetc.utilities areconnectedtopanelbysimpleplug&socketarrangement.Thepanelisveryeasytoopen&allinternal componentsareplugsockettype,makingreplacementeasy.Digitalpressureindicator/controller,flow indicator, flow totaliser, motor torque / current indicator, heater temperature cascade controller etc. indicators are provided additionally on same common control panel depending on the optional accessoriesselected.
Optional:
a) Completeex-proof-flameproof(FLP)GroupIIA/IIBorIIC,zone1certifiedcontrolpanelsmountedon trolley.
Note: FLPpanelsshouldbeoptedonlyiftheheater&motorsareFLPandareaistotallyex-proofas FLPpanelsaretoobulky&inconvenientforoperation&maintenance.
b) TouchscreenpanelwithSCADAsoftwareforsingleormultipleautoclaves.
c) PLCbasedcontrolpanelwithtouchpanelHMIorremoteSCADAsoftware&PCcontrol.
d) PanelswithRS485portforremotePCcommunicationthroughSCADAsoftwarewithlocaldisplay.
e) CE,UL/CSAmarkedcontrolpanelscanbesuppliedonrequest.
f) Customisedpowersupplycanbeofferedonrequest.
Complete autoclave with motor drive assembly is mounted on easily movableSS-304trolleywith4nos.lockablewheels&thetrolleytopis bigenoughtomounttheoptionalaccessories&thecontrolpanel.Table/ bench top model is for keeping the autoclave on platform. Table top mounting is offered for sizes from 100 ml to 1 ltr only. In table top modelthepanel&accessorieshavetobemountedseparately.
• Suitableforfull vacuumto700barpressure&500ºCtemperature
• Magneticdrivecouplings,mixers&agitatorsavailablefor100ml-10,000ltr reactors
• Hightorquemagneticdrivefrom0.8to1000Nm
• MaterialsofSS316,HastelloyC,inconel,titanium,zirconium,forresistance tovariouschemicals
• Compactinlinemotor&magneticcouplingsMMserieswithspeedcontroller
• The gland/mechanical sealing need replacement after every 200-1000 hrs ofworkingdependingonapplication&havelimitationofmaximumpressure whereasmagneticdrivecanrunvirtuallylifelongwithoutleakage&canbe designedforpressuresupto700bar
• Very useful for long or round the clock reactions as in gland/mechanical sealingifthereisanyleakagemidway,thewholebatchmaygowaste
• Zero leakage implies zero breakdown & zero maintenance, hence large savinginmaintenancecostsforyears
• Safe while using toxic & hazardous chemicals as its leakage is totally prevented
• Nowastageofexpensiveliquidsthroughleakage
• Almostnolossessincethesearefrictionfreeinsynchronousoperations
• Minimumvibrationtransmission&hencesmoothrunning
• The coupling is flexible & hence any over load results in coupling slippage, thuspreventinganydamagetocoupling,shaftormotor
Outerrotor Outermagnet Innermagnet Innerrotor
Cooling jacket Housing threaded toreactorlid
Cross-sectionalviewofmagneticdrivecoupling forhighpressureapplication(Mseries)
Note:
a) The number after the series indicates the static torque capacity in kg-cm
b) Magnetic drives of higher torque capacity for reactors of any make can be designed on request. Drives with torque higher / lower than recommended can be used for particular reactor size depending on motor hp / viscosities / stirrer design etc.
*M-series: Magnetic drive for metal autoclaves / reactors
*MM-series: Inline motor & magnetic drive for metal autoclaves / reactors
• 100to10,000ltr(working)volumes
• MaterialsSS-316L,HastelloyB/C,Monel,Inconel,Nickel,Titanium,Zirconiumetc.
• Designpressuresupto100bar(1450psi)
• Maximumworkingtemperaturesupto350°C
• Zeroleakagemagneticdrivecouplingfrom20-1000Nmtorquecapacity
• Highmasstransferhollowshaftwithgasinductionimpeller(idealforhydrogenation, oxidation, ammination, chlorination, bromination & other gas-liquid reactions) pitch bladeturbine,anchor etc.forotherapplications
• Skidmountedcompletepilotplantwithaccessories&automation
• AlldesignsasperASMEcodes
• 'U'stampcoded,PEDcertifiedreactorscanbeofferedonrequest
• CE-ATEX/UL/CSAcertifiedsystemsoffered
• Jacketedorsingle/doublelimpetcoilwithinsulation&cladding
• Upto440rpminfinitevariablespeedwithsuitablegearbox
• Body flanges with bolts & gaskets or monoblock design without body flange, offered dependingonpressures&volume
• Internal cooling coil, vent, liquid / powder charging, dip tube, thermowell, safety rupture disc, pressure safety valve, flush bottom outlet, baffles, light & sight glass, handhole/manholeetc.nozzles,manual/automatedvalves,fittings,ex-proofcontrol panel&accessoriesofferedbasedonrequirement
• Suitablecatalystfiltration&recyclingsystemofferedforhydrogenation(referpage48)
• Suitablecatchpot&flamearrestertocollectthevent(referpage49)
• LugsorfloorstandskidmountedstructureinMSorSS
Forotheroptionalaccessoriesreferpage43to49.
• 25mlto100ltrnetfillingvolumestandardmodels&150ltrto10000ltrcustomizeddesigns
• Pressuresupto700bar&temperaturesupto600°C
• Available in different Materials of Construction (MOC) like SS-316L, Hastelloy B/C, Monel, Nickel,Inconel,Titanium,Tantalumlined,Zirconiumetc.
• Ex-proof/ATEX/CE/PED/ASMEU/CRNcertifiedsystemsonrequest
• Fully automated PC controlled high pressure system / pilot plant to continuously monitor, control&recordvariousparameters
• Forgas/liquidstorage/chargingunderpressure
• Forgas/liquidseparation&collection
• Forstatic,loop,electrochemical,corrosionstudies
• Forstudyofgashydrateformation
• Forsupercriticalfluidextraction
• Forhydrogeninduceddisbondingtests
• Forsoakingofdiamonds/preciousstones
STANDARD MODELS FOR 25 ML TO 250 ML
MaterialofConstruction
SS316Lwettedparts
HeadMountingStyle Removableheadandvesseldesign
StandardNozzles, ExternalValves&Fittings:
Valves&Fittings
Gasket
Pressuregauge,safetyrupturedisc,gasinletandliquidsamplingneedlevalvewithcommondip tube,ventneedlevalve,ballvalveforpowder/liquidinlet(for10ltrto100ltr),flushbottomvalve (5ltrto100ltr)
InternalFittings:
Singletube-in&tube-outcoil(for100ml),serpentinecoolingcoil(for250ml),Helicalcoolingcoil(for 500mlto100ltr),diptube,thermowellwithRTDPT100sensor
PTFEupto300°Candgrafoilgasketupto500°C
ClosureType Splitclampwithclampbolts
HeatingType¹
Electricalceramicbandheaterwithcladding&insulation&heatertemperaturecontrolfor500°C
Auto-coolingSystem¹ Withwaterpumpforforcedcooling,SStank&hosepipesfortemperaturecontrol.
WaterPump&10ltrTank¹
ControlPanel¹
Withtubingtocoolthepressuresensoretc.bywaterre-circulation.
SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePIDtemperaturecontrollerwithhightemperaturealarm
EnquirycodestructureisS tandardModelno.B-C-D-F-H-I-J-K whereB,C,D,F,H,I,J&Koptionscanbeselectedfrombelowtables.The belowoptionswillbeinplaceofstandardsupply.Forexample500ml,100bar,300°C,HastelloyC,fixedheadautoclavewithelectricalexproofheater&panelwillreadas P2113-H6-K-EA-F2C
Material of Construction B
HastelloyC276 H6
HastelloyC22 H2
HastelloyB HB
Monel400 M4
Inconel600 I0
Inconel625 I6
Nickel200 N2
TitaniumGr.2 T2
Zirconium702 ZI
Tantalumlined TN
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Head Mounting Style
Fixedheadwithmanualvesselraisinglowering K (50mlto750ml)
Fixedheadwithpneumaticvesselraisinglowering P (1ltrto25ltr)
Fixedheadwithpneumaticvesselraisinglowering& PT tilting(1ltrto25ltr)
Fixedheadwithhydraulicvesselraisinglowering H (50ltr&100ltr)
Fixedheadwithhydraulicvesselraisinglowering& HT tilting(50ltr&100ltr)
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Heating Types
Electricceramicbandheater(Fortabletopmodels) EC
Electricalex-proofIIB+H2certified(upto200°C) EA
WeldedSS304jacketwithinsulation JS
Referpageno.18formoredetails
Ballvalvepowderinlet(500ml-5ltr)
Flushbottomvalve(500ml-5ltr)
Serpentinecoolingcoil
Pressuresafetyvalve
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Note:
Body & Head Sealing
Referpageno.20formoredetails
Control Panel
SScontrolpanelwithprogrammablePID STD temperaturecontroller&hightemperaturealarm (Fortabletopmodels) Ex-proofgroupIICzone1certified
Referpageno.21formoredetails
Mounting & Overall Dimensions (approx)
Mounting Volume Reactor Reactor with control Code panel (W x D x H) mm SSTrolley 25ml,50ml, 1010x410x850 100ml,250ml 500ml TL 1010x410x880 750ml 1ltr 1040x410x890
Referpageno.21formoredetails
or
UL/CSAmarkedpanel&electricalparts USC ATEXcertifiedelectricals ATP
ATEXcertifiedsystemasper2014/34/EU ATM
1)Customerisadvisedtoselectbestsuitedoptionsformostoptimizedprice&delivery.
2)Forotheroptionalaccessoriespleasereferpage43to49.
3)Allaboveoptionsmaynotbeavailable/possiblewithallmodels.
4)Customizationofvolume,material,pressure,temperatureetc.maybepossibleonrequest.
5)Customisedpowersupplycanbeofferedonrequest.
6)Overalldimensionsareindicative,theymaychangedependingontheoptionalaccessoriesorspecificdesignmodificationsopted.
*AlloptionsspecifiedinFareaddons&multiple/allofthemcanbeavailedatthesametime.
**CountryspecificcertificationslikeCRNforCanada,AS1210forAustralia&DOSHforMalaysiacanbeofferedonrequest.
SALIENT FEATURES
• 50mlto750mlnetfillingvolume
• Designpressuresupto200barandtemperaturesupto250°C
• AciddigestionvesselsmadefromSS-316withPTFEliner&PTFEcap
• Non-metallicmicrowaveableAciddigestionbombs
APPLICATIONS
• Used for dissolving or digesting inorganic or organic samples in strongacidsoralkalis
STANDARD MODELS FOR ACID DIGESTION BOMBS
STANDARD MODELS FOR MICROWAVEABLE ACID DIGESTION BOMBS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
MaterialofConstruction PTFEliner&capinsideSS304/hightemperatureresistantpolymerformicrowaveablemodels
StandardFittings Safetyrupturedisc.
Closure Splitclampwithclampboltsformetalmodels&threadedforpolymermodels
Mounting Vesselfixture&Suitablespanner
Note: Customizationofvolume,material,pressure,temperatureetc.maybepossibleonrequest.
*Suffixthestandardmodelsofaciddigestionbombswith‘C’for250°Coption.
• Usedforsynthesizingormodifyingorganiccompoundsbycatalytichydrogenation
• Usedtostudycatalystactivity
• Economical considering the interchangeability of different capacity & different materialvesselsinoneunit
STANDARD MODELS FOR SHAKER
Description
Specification
SS316LvesselforSMseries*/GlassvesselforSGseries Drive
MaterialofConstruction
GasCylinder
½hp,ex-proofIIA/IIBACmotorwithvariablespeeddrivepanelfor20-200oscillations/minute rocking
4ltrcap.gascylinderofSS-304withinlet,outletvalves,pressuresafetyvalve,pressuregauge& flexiblehosepipewithNRVtofeedgasintothevesselwhileinmotion
StandardFittings Ventvalve,diptubewithsamplingvalve,2”openingontopforpowder/liquidinlet&cleaning, (formetalvesselonly)thermowell,pressuresafetyvalve
PowerSupply 1Ø,220VAC,50/60Hz
Mounting&Dimensions Mounting Dimensions (WxDxH)mm TableTop 850x700x700
SafetyShield SSwiregrid(forglassvesselonly)
*SMseriescomeswithelectricceramicbandheater
Equirycodestructureis StandardModelno-A-B-C-D-E-F-G where A,B,C,D,E,F&G optionscanbeselectedfrombelowtables.The belowoptionswillbeinplaceofstandardsupply.Forexample500ml, 20 bar, 200°C, Hastelloy C with ex-proof gas group IIC (zone1) certified motor & panel will read as SM 2182-H6-XC-F2C . For interchangeable vessels add the vessel code & its material code if HastelloyCforasmanyvesselsrequired.
Material of Construction (wetted parts)
Ex-proofgasgroupIIC(Zone1) XC
Ex-proofCEATEXcertifiedII2GExdeIICT4 AZ
Ex-proofCSAcertifiedClass1Div2groupA,B,C,D CD
Motor Type B Control Panel C
SScontrolpanelPIDtemperaturecontroller STD
Ex-proofgroupIICzone1certified F2C
Interchangeable Metal Vessels*
Interchangeablemetalvessels500ml M21
Interchangeablemetalvessels1ltr M23
Interchangeablemetalvessels2ltr M24
Interchangeable Glass Vessels*
Interchangeableglassvessels500ml G21
Interchangeableglassvessels1ltr G23
Interchangeableglassvessels2ltr G24
Mounting & Dimension (mm) (approx)
FloorStand 850x700x1300(WxDxH)
Touchscreen TSP Certifications
Note:
1) Customer is advised to select best suited options for most optimized price & delivery.
2) For other optional accessories please refer page 43 to 49.
3) All above options may not be available / possible with all models.
4) Customised power supply can be offered on request.
5) Overall dimensions are indicative, they may change depending on the optional accessories or specific design modifications opted.
*Multiple options can be selected for one unit with heaters.
• 100mllabscaleto1000ltrcommercialplantsoffered
• Pressuresupto700barforlabscaleunits&upto450barforcommercialplants
• SemiorfullyautomatedPLCbasedplantswithCO recycling 2
• PED,Ustamp,CE,CSA,ULcertificationoptional
• Customizabledesignsasperclientrequirements
• Thereisatremendousdemandforhighpurity&residualsolventfreeextractsof natural products. Also there is increasing requirement of eco-friendly manufacturingprocessesfortheextractionofnaturalproducts.
• Supercritical fluid extraction technology provides an economical solution to providing a safe & eco-friendly way for extraction of natural products. Its superiorityovertheconventionaltechnologiesofextraction,especiallyfornatural productsinthefoodandpharmaceuticalindustryiswellrecognized.
• SupercriticalCO textiledyeingisanemerginginnovativewaterlesstechnology 2 fordyeingoftextilefabricsthatwillrevivethetextileindustries.
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
• Extractionofnaturalproductssuchasspiceoil&oleoresins, flavors,fragrances,colors
• Decaffeinationoftea&coffee
• Productionofuniform&ultrafineparticles
• SupercriticalCO (SCO)textiledyeingoffabrics 22
• SupercriticalCO (SCO)cleaningofhighprecisionmetal 22 components
• SupercriticalCO (SCO)dryingofaerogels 22
ADVANTAGES OF SCFE
• Extractwithdelicacy&freshnessclosetonatural
• Highpotencyofactivecomponents
• Longershelflifeextracts
• Eco-friendly&greentechnologywithnoresidualsolvent& effluents
• Highflexibilityofprocessconditions
• Simultaneousfractionationofextracts
• Highyieldscomparedtosolventextractedproducts
• Lowbatchtimesforextraction
• RecyclingofCO 2
• Lowoperatingcost
ADVANTAGE OF CO AS A SOLVENT 2
• Carbondioxideisgenerallyregardedassafe(GRAS)forfood products.
• Inexpensive&easilyavailable.
• Non-toxic,non-flammableandinerttomostmaterials.
PROCESS DESCRIPTION FOR LAB-SCALE
TheCarbondioxidegasfromthecylinderisfirstliquefied& thenpressurizedabovethecriticalpressureofCO (73.8bar)to 2 therequiredpressurenecessaryforextraction.Thishigh pressureliquidCO isthenheatedabovethecritical 2 temperatureofCO (31°C)totherequiredtemperature.CO 2 2 whichisnowinsupercriticalphase(SCCO)entersthe 2 extractorwheretherawmaterialisfedinpowderform&the extractionisachievedonthebasisofsolubility.The compoundsdissolvedinSCCO finallycometotheseparatorat 2 atmosphericpressure&getprecipitated.CO leavingthe 2 separatoristhenmeasuredbypassingitthroughaCO gas 2 flowmeter.
The raw material in powder form is fed to the extractor. The liquid carbon dioxidefromtheCO tankisprecooledbypassingitthroughtheprecooler.This 2 precooled liquid carbon dioxide is then pressurized by means of a positive displacementplungerpumptoapressureabovethecriticalpressureofC0 (i.e. 2 73.8 bar). High pressure liquid CO is then heated above the critical 2 temperature of CO (i.e 31 °C) by passing it through preheater. CO which is 2 2 nowinthesupercriticalstateenterstheextractorinwhichtherawmaterialis loaded. The SCCO dissolves substances on the basis of solubility, depending 2 onoperatingconditions.TheSCCO withsolubleextractsenterstheseparators 2 where the pressure & temperature are reduced sequentially so that solubility decreases&extractprecipitatesintheseparators.FinallythecleanCO without 2 anytracesisrecycledbacktotheCO tankviacondenser. 2 MOCSS316
SCFEplant-250ml
* The feed capacity is assuming bulk density of 0.4 kg/ltr of feed & maximum 6 batches / day.
• 5 ltr & above systems are offered with CO recycling & PLC controls. 2
• AEPL has trial facility of lab scale SCFE plant with extractor volume of 2.5 ltr having design temperature of 200°C & design pressure of 550 bar with CO & co-solvent pumps along with CO recycling facility. 2 2
1ltrextractionvesselsinseries¶llel for700barpressurewithCO2pumpfor extractionofnaturalproducts
• Volumesfrom100mlto100ltr
• Designpressuresupto350bar&temperaturesupto600°C.
• Available in different materials of construction – SS 316, Hastelloy C, Inconel,Titaniumetc.
• Stirred/non-stirredautoclavesystems
• Recirculatingloop&electrochemicalcorrosiontesting
• Forstatic,dynamic,loop&electrochemicalstudies
• Completelycustomizablesystem
• Weightlossmethodwithcorrosioncoupons
• Electricalresistanceprobe
• Electrochemicalprobe
• Electrochemicalnoiseincurrentorpotential
• Autoclaves for corrosion application are mainly used in aggressive environments like HS & supercritical waters in oil refineries & defence 2 industries.
• Electro - chemical corrosion measurements in HPHT media-water and othersolutions
• Coating and materials evaluation in high pressure simulated deep sea condition(submarinepaintetc)usingimpedancemeasurements
• Autoclave for cement curing under deep sea applications as per API standard.
• Polymertesting/curing/processingunderHPHTconditions
• Slow strain rate tests for stress corrosion cracking under HPHT conditions
2ltrautoclavewithseparatehead forweightlossmethod&electrochemical corrosionstudies
• Normally corrosion test coupons are suspended in static (non-stirred) or stirred autoclave systems & corrosion is measured in terms of weight loss. In stirred autoclave system, sometimesthecouponholdersareattachedtotheshaft&rotatedduringtesting.
• Autoclaves are then fed with the corrosive media & designed temperature & pressure are reached & maintained in the autoclaves. Optionally suitable electrodes like pH or ORP (MOC:SS316/Hast-C)areprovidedtomeasurepH&redoxpotentialunderpressure.
• Autoclaveswithworking,counters/reference&auxillaryelectrodescanalsobeofferedwith potentialmeasurementsystemforelectrochemicalcorrosiontesting.
• Forstandardmodelselectionreferpage16forstirredautoclave&page24-25fornon-stirred pressurevessels
1ltr&5ltrautoclavesforcorrosiontesting
Highpressure electrochemicalprobes
Potentiostat
• 100mlto100ltrnetfillingvolume
• Pressuresupto350bar&temperaturesupto100°C
• Forexamination/studyofgashydrateformation
• Analysisofeffectiveness&efficiencyofthermodynamicandkineticgashydrateinhibitors
• MOC:SS316/ HastelloyCetc.
• Glasswindowwithcameraforvisualobservationofgashydrateformation
• Longtermexperimentsofupto30dayscanbeperformed
Gashydratesareinclusioncompoundsofgasesinalatticeofwatermolecules.Huge amounts of methane are stored around the world under the sea floor in the form of solid methane hydrates. Methane hydrates, represent a new and completely untapped reservoir of fossil fuel, because they contain, immense amounts of methane,whichisthemaincomponentofnaturalgas.Methanehydratesbelongtoa groupofsubstancescalledClathrates-substancesinwhichonemoleculetypeformsa crystal-likecagestructureandenclosesanothertypeofmolecule.Ifthecage-forming moleculeiswater,itiscalledahydrate.Ifthemoleculetrappedinthewatercageisa gas,itisagashydrate,likemethanehydrate.Methanehydratealsoposesproblems duringtransportationofnaturalgas.Temperatureandpressureconditionsinpipelines especially in cold areas allow the formation of hydrates. These hydrates form agglomeratesandtendtoclogvalves,pumps,pipelinesandotherparts.Itisdesirable to avoid the formation of hydrates rather than removal of existing hydrate due to economical and safety reasons. The production as well as study of artificial gas hydratesaredoneinspecialautoclaveslikethegashydrateautoclaveSystem,under specific pressure and temperature conditions. At room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure, methane hydrate is unstable dissociating into water and gas. Pipeline conditions can be simulated in the gas hydrate autoclaves to check the effectiveness & optimization of hydrate-inhibitors. Pressure-resistant borosilicate / quartz/sapphire-glasswindowsinthegashydrateautoclavesallowstheuseofoneor multipleboroscope-camerasforobservingorrecordingtheprocessesofgashydrate formation inside the autoclave. The autoclaves can also be provided with magnetic stirrertosimulateturbulentmixingconditions.Overheadstirrercanbeconnectedtoa torque sensor to perform torque measurements to study viscosity changes. For standardautoclavemodelsreferpage16.
Amarmanufactures&suppliessystemsforHydrogenInducedDisbonding(HID)testsasperASTMG146.Thesetestsareusedtosimulate& study the effects of hydrogen environment under very high pressures from 150 - 250 bar & temperatures from 400 - 500°C on bimetallic platesthataretobeusedundersimilarconditionsinrefineries.Theresultsindicatetheresistanceofbimetallicsteels&itsalloytohydrogen induceddisbonding.Suchtestscanbeusedtodecidethematerialmetallurgy,itsheattreatment,manufacturing&fabricationtechnologyfor useinrefineriesinsimilarenvironments.Thesystemcanbemanuallyoperatedorcompletelyautomated.
Initiallythetestsamplesareputinsidethevessel,pressurizedwithhydrogentoveryhighpressureupto150-200bar&thenheatedtodesired temperatureofaround400-500°Cforaperiodofaround48hrs.Afterthetestisover,thevesseliscooledatapre-definedrateofaround 150°C/hrtillthetemperaturereaches200°C.Thevesselpressureisthenreleasedcompletely&cooledfurthertoremovethetestsamples.
SALIENT FEATURES
• 150ltrto10000ltrcustomdesignedpressurevessels
• Designpressureupto700bar&designtemperatureupto600°C
• Available in different Materials of Construction (MOC) like SS-316L, Hastelloy B/C, Monel, Nickel,Inconel,Titanium,Tantalumlined,Zirconiumetc.
• PED/ASMEUstampcertifiedvesselscanbeprovidedonrequest
• Itcanbeusedasagas-liquidstoragevesselathighpressure.
Note: Forstandardnon-stirredpressurevesselmodelsreferpage24&25.
• Custom-builtskids&pilotplant aredesignedwithsuitablearrangementsforrawmaterialliquid&gascharging,intermediatecharging, discharge collection, dosing & vacuum pumps, temperature controlling unit, reactor, distillation, condensor, receiver, solvent recovery system,catalystfiltrationsystem,inter-connectingpiping,valvesandinstrumentsetc.completeturnkeysolutionwithinacommonSS304/ MS painted / aluminum skid along with partial or fully automated PLC with HMI & SCADA software with recording & control of all the parametersremotelycanbeofferedfordifferentapplications.
• Volume: Reactorvolumecanbeintherangeof2ltrto1000ltr.
• Pressure: Canbecustomisedfromatmosphericto350bar.
• Temperaturerange: Canbecustomisedfrom100°Cto500ºC.
• Material: SS-316L,Hastelloy,Monel,Nickel,Inconel,Titanium,Zirconium
• Sealing: Mechanicalseal/hightorquezeroleakagemagneticdrivecoupling
• Standards&certifications: PED/ASMEUstampcertifiedvessels,ex-proof,CEcertified/CSAcertifiedelectricals,canbequotedon request.
PilotPlantfor StyreneButadiene EmulsionPolymerisation
Fullyautomated&semicontinuouspilotplant forstyrenebutadieneemulsionpolymerisation withpneumaticvesselrasing,lowering&tilting
Highpressurefischertropsch reactorwithgasbooster,mass flowcontrolleretc.accessories
&SCADAsoftware
10ltrhighpressureex-proof systemwithcatalystfiltration &recycling
Jaketedreactorwithdistillationsetup &ex-proofelectricals
Multipurpose pressurereactor withcolumn distillation assembly
1ltr&2ltrex-proofpilotplantwith pneumaticraisingloweringarrangement
Ex-proofautoclave withloadcellarrangement
Bottomdrivenautoclave
25ltrtitaniumhighvacuum reactorlidwithhomogenizer& anchorwithPTFEwiperblades
50ltrhighpressuresystem
50ltrpitchimpregnationequipmentforprocessing hightemperaturecarbon-fiber,composites usingpitchmonomer/coaldemoralization
OTHER SPECIAL HIGH PRESSURE APPLICATIONS
• Hydrothermalsynthesisofzeolites,syntheticclays
• Forbauxitedigestion
• Foralkaline/sulphuricacidleachingofores
• Fornapthenicacidcorrosionstudies
• Forcrystalization
• Forsolubilitystudiesofoxides
• Forcarryingoutpulping&pulpbleachingexperiment
• Polymerminireactorforsynthesis
Batchreactor forvisbreakingprocess
2ltrinterchangeableSS&glass autoclaveforethoxylation
Reactorwithrefluxreturn ortakeoff
• Productisdeveloped/producedoncontinuousbasisforbetterproductivity
• Stirredtankreactorsof100mlto10000ltr
• Singleormultiplereactorsconnectedinseries
• SS-316,HastelloyC,inconeletc.materials
• Pressuresupto350bar@500°C
• Ex-proofsystemforhazardousarea
• FullyautomatedPCcontrolledsystemstocontinuouslymonitor,record&controlvariousparametersliketemperaturepressure, motorspeed,gas/liquidflowetc.
• Gasmassflowcontroller,meteringpumps,levelcontroller,catalystfiltrationsystemwithSCADAsoftwareetc.areprovidedfora typicalhydrogenationapplication.
Optional accessories are offered to increase the versatility of the equipment, to add value & featuretothestandardproduct&toprovidecompleterangeofinstrument/equipmentrequired foraparticularapplication.Mostoftheoptionalaccessoriesarecommonforstirred,non-stirred, glass, shaker & fabricated reactors unless specified. The standard optional accessories can be enquiredbysimplymentioningtheircode&requiredspecifications.
Completemountingofalltheaccessoriesshallbedoneonautoclavestand/trolley. Alltheindicators/controllersaremountedonacommonSSpanel.
To manually charge different gases at desired pressures upto 140 bar / 2000 psi or higher into the reactor from gas cylinder. Nitrogen, Oxygen & Hydrogen can be charged through same regulator (with special adaptor). The regulator is made from SS316 & comes with inletoutletpressuregauges&flexibleSSbraidedTeflonPTFEhighpressurehosepipe(4mlong)with nonreturnvalve.
Optional: •Regulatorsupto350bar,automatedregulator
•RegulatorforothergaseslikeNH,CO etc.&MOCofHastelloyC 32
•Pressurereducingstationwithautochangeover
Gas boosters are useful when the cylinder pressures are much lower than the autoclave rated pressures.Insuchcasetheboostertakesgasatlowerpressurefromcylinder&compressesthe same to deliver at higher pressures. They are generally pneumatically operated. Special gas booster pumps are available for liquid CO used in supercritical fluid extraction system. The 2 boostersystemsaresuppliedwithairfilterregulator,pressurereliefvalves,inlet-outletpressure gauges,valves&flexiblehosepipe.
Optional: •Boostersupto700barpressure
THERMAL GAS MASS FLOW METER / CONTROLLER (MFM / MFC)
MFM can be used to measure accurate mass flow rate of gas (in gm/hr or LPH) & totalized quantityofmass/volume(ingms/ltr)chargedintheautoclaveatanypoint.Massflowcontroller (MFC)isusedtochargethesetflowrateofgasintotheautoclaveathighpressuresupto100bar oritcanbeusedinpressurecontrolmodetoindicatethegasflow&totalgasuptaketomaintain desiredsetpressureinsidetheautoclave(idealforhydrogenation).ThesameMFM/MFCcanbe usedformultiplegasesbyjustenteringtheconversionfactorfordifferentgasdensitiesprovided the gases are inert to each other. The MFM/MFC comes with high pressure flexible hose, inlet filter with digital gas flow indicator cum totalizer & additional pressure PID controller with pressuresensoriftheMFCisusedinpressurecontrolmode.Userhastospecifythemaximum flowraterange,pressure,gas&mode(flowcontrolorpressurecontrol)fororderingMFM/MFC.
Optional: •Ex-proofMFM/MFCcanbeofferedonrequest.
•MFM/MFCupto300barpressure
CORIOLIS GAS - LIQUID MASS FLOW METER / CONTROLLER
Theseareusedforhigher&accurategasorliquidflowrateindicationorcontrolincaseswhere thermalmassflowmetersarenotsuitable.Acommonmetercanbeusedfordifferentgases& liquidsforaparticularrangeofflow.
Optional: •Ex-proof CFM/CFCcanbeofferedonrequest
ItconsistsofSS316pressuresensor(transmitter)&digitalpressureindicator/controller(mounted on common control panel) with pressure alarm & optionally heater cut off for safety. Digital pressure indicator has pressure reading in bar & psi, where as controller reads any one of the units.Thecontrollerisnormallyusedwithmassflowcontrollers(MFCs)orsolenoid/flowcontrol valvestomaintainconstantpressureinsidetheautoclave.WithMFC,gasflowindicator&totalizer arealsoprovidedonthesamepanel.Thepressuresensorhastemperaturelimitationupto100°C &hencethesameisprovidedwithwatercoolingjacket.
Optional: •Intrinsicallysafepressuresensor.
•PressuresensorswithHastelloyC/Inconelwettedpartscanbeofferedonrequest.
CPM series (-60°C to +200°C): For pilot applications
CIM series (-30°C to +170°C): For industrial applications
Note:
• Suffix "W" in model is for water cooled machine
• The given cooling power is at 35°C ambient temperature. Increase in ambient temperature will affect performance of machine
• The temperature range mentioned above is at outlet of the machine hence temperature inside the process / load may vary due to various factors like process design, distance, head, insulation etc.
• *Pump flow rates are at atmospheric pressure
• Custom built models on request for larger capacity
• Since development is continuous process, the above specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.
HTC series (ambient to 350°C): High temperature circulator
•Controlpaneldimensions:300x300x300mm
HCB series (-25°C to +175°C): Heating cooling bath
HCL series (-70°C to +100°C): Heating cooling cryo bath
Note:
• The given cooling power is at 30°C ambient temperature. Increase in ambient temperature will affect performance of machine
• The temperature range mentioned above is at outlet of the machine hence temperature inside the process / load may vary due to various factors like process design, distance, head, insulation etc.
• In HTC series, machines with higher heating capacity also available on request
• In HTC series, flame proof options are available on request
• *Pump flow rates are at atmospheric pressure
• Since development is continuous process, the above specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.
Itisusedtotransferliquids,slurriesorgasesintotheautoclaveunderpressure.Itconsistsofhigh pressureSS-316potdesignedforworkingpressure100barorhigherwithportfornitrogengas (N),liquid/slurryinletwithvalve&funnel,outletvalve,pressuregauge, pressuresafetyvalve, 2 high pressure hose & NRV. The liquid to be charged is fed into the pot from top funnel & pressurized with N gas until its pressure is higher than the autoclave pressure & then under 2 pressuretheliquidischargedintotheautoclave.Thequantity&rateofflowofliquidchargedisnot knownpreciselyinthissystem.Howeveralevelindicatororsightglassorweighingbalanceor flow meter can be provided optionally to measure the liquid charged or its flow rate. Pots of differentpressure,M.O.C.&sizescanbeoffered.
Thesepotscanalsobeusedforstorageofgaseswhengascylindersarelocatedatafaraway place.Withthisoptionapproximatequantityorflowofgasconsumedcanalsobedeterminedby measuringthepressuredrop.
Volume: ½ltr,1ltr,2ltr,5ltr,10ltr,25ltr,50ltr
Optional: •Forwardpressureregulatorscanbeprovidedattheoutletofthechargingpotifthey areusedasgascharging.
• Potsupto200bar/350bar
• PotsinMOCHastelloyC,Inconel,Monel,Titanium
It consists of SS 316 (EO/PO) horizontal pot with inlet, outlet valves, gas inlet with dip tube, thermowell,pressuregauge&highpressurehosepipefor10barworkingpressure. Itisusedforethoxylation/propoxylation.
Volume:1ltr,2ltr&5ltr
Optional: Ex-proofweighingbalancetomeasurethequantityofEO/POcharged.
Thissystemisusedtochargeliquidatadesiredratefromaslowas1ml/hrto100ltr/hr,whenthe autoclave is under pressurized condition. The system comes with a metering pump, flow indicator,controller,liquidsump,pressuregauge,strainer,highpressurehose&checkvalve. Pressuresafetyvalve,flowtotalizercanbeofferedonrequest.Typesofpumpsofferedare:
a) Diaphragm metering pumps for pressures upto 100 bar & minimum flow range of 60-600ml/hr tomaximum10-100lit/hr.Theflowratesarevariedbyvaryingthemotorspeed withvariablefrequencydrive.Materials:SS316,option:HastelloyC,Titanium,PTFE
b) High pressure more accurate HPLC type low flow metering pumps for high pressures upto 350bar&flowrangefrom0.01upto100ml/min.
These pumps can be used along with precision weighing scales to measure the total liquid chargedatanypointoftime.Materials:SS316,option:HastelloyC,Titanium Inlineflowmeterscanbeconnectedtomeasure&controltheflowoftheliquids.
• 3or4nos.loadcellstomeasurequantityofthereactionmassinsidethereactor.
• WeighingscaleareoftenusedforEO/POetc.liquidchargingpotsandforcharging vesselsofmeteringpumptoknowthequantitiyofmaterialcharged/dosed.
• Ex-prrofloadcells&weighingscalesareavailable
ItisajacketedsingletubeSS-316heatexchangerwithpackingmaterialinsideusedtorefluxthe condensatebackintothereactor&ventofftheuncondensedvapours.Itisconnecteddirectlyon theautoclavelid&worksunderfullautoclavepressure.Areceiverpotcanbeconnectedatthe bottomoftherefluxcondenserwithvalveforrefluxtakeoff.Itisavailablein0.01,0.02or0.05m² area.
Optional:Refluxcondenserscanbeofferedindifferentmaterials&area.
ItisaSS-316shell&tubereverseflowheatexchangerfordistillation/condensingventvapours fromtheautoclaveupto10barpressure.Itisofferedindifferentsurfaceareassuchas0.1,0.2, 0.5,1&2m².Thecondensatecanbecollectedseparatelyinareceiveroroptionallyrefluxedback intothereactor.
Optional:
•Higherarea&pressuresupto100bar
•Differentmaterials
•Corrugatedtubesheatexchangersforbetterefficiency/compactsize.
SS316receiverpotcanbeconnectedattheoutletoftheshell&tubeorrefluxcondensortocollect thecondensateseparately.Itisalsoprovidedwithaporttoapplyvacuum&offeredin250ml,500 ml,1ltr,2ltr&5ltrvolumes.Highervolumes&othermaterialscanbeofferedonspecialrequest.It canbeoptionallyprovidedwithlevelindication.
These valves can be connected at jacket inlet for controlling flow of steam/ hot oil/ water for temperaturecontrolfromPIDorattheinletoroutletoftheautoclavesforcontrolofpressure.
Twooptionsareavailable:
a)On/offpneumaticballvalveactuatedby230Voutputfrompaneltosolenoidvalveinlineofair supply
b)PneumaticproportionateflowcontrolvalveswithItoPconvertor(foraccuratetemperature/ pressurecontrol).
ItisSS316regulatormountedontheventlineoftheautoclave&isusedformaintainingconstant pressureinsidetheautoclaveupto350bar.Thepressureismaintainedbyreleasingtheexcess pressureintotheatmosphereorthroughahosetosafearea.Thepressurecanbesetinitiallyon the gauge, by manually varying the knob until the gas comes out. Once the set pressure is exceededtheexcesspressureisreleaseduntiltheautoclavepressurebecomesequaltoorbelow thesetpressure.Thepressurereleaseisslow&gradual&thesetpressurecanbevariedatany point.
Optional:
a) Electronicactuateddigitalpneumaticbackpressureregulator,wherethepressure issetdigitally&canbereleasedatpresetrateofpressurerelease(6barairsupplyis required).
b) Pneumaticallyactuatedpilotoperatedbackpressureregulator(air/N gassupply 2 forratedpressureisrequiredtoactivatethesame)
c) Electroniccontrolunit&forwardpressureregulatorwith4mtr.hoseforactivating (b)above.
d)Materials:HastelloyC,PTFEetc.
Forautoclavevolumesfrom10ltrto250ltr&removableheaddesign,thehead&vesselaretoo heavytoliftmanually.HencechainpulleyblockmountedonsametrolleywithSSStandcanbe offeredforliftingtheheadwithminimumefforts.
SCADAisasupervisorycontrol&dataacquisitionsoftwarewithallcontrollers/indicatorshaving RS 485 modbus communication port or PLC & HMI / touch panel, for online display, set point changes & data logging of various parameters like pressure, temperature, motor RPM, motor current/torque, liquid/gasflowratewithtotaliser,heatertemperature,level,pH,ORP,turbidity, IRetc.remotelyfromPCaswellaslocallyfrompanel.Itgivescontinuousonlinedataloggingat predefined (variable) time interval, online graphical representation as well as historical data & graphsonPCforsingleormultipleautoclaves.RS485-232convertor&cableupto50morhigher isalsosupplied.
Optional: Wireless data communication from PC to panel or mobile alerts can be supplied on request.
RemovablePTFE/metallinercanbeofferedforautoclavesfrom100ml-5ltr.Theselinerscanbe usedforreactionsthatarecorrosive,topreventtheautoclavebodyfromcorrosion.PTFEliner can be used upto 200°C & metal upto 500°C. The heat transfer is poor with PTFE liner. Hence, Amarrecommendstheuseofcompletelycorrosionresistantmetalautoclavesmadefromspecial alloyslikeHastelloy,Inconel,Titaniumetc.overPTFEliners.Linersshouldbeusedonlyifcostis the constraint or corrosive chemicals are to be used sparingly. Metal liners can be offered in HastelloyC,Inconel,Monel,Titaniumetc.
These are small 7 microns SS 316 sintered cup filters which are threaded to bottom of the sampling dip tube so that the catalyst does not come out while sampling liquid. It is very useful when the catalyst is expensive or pyrophoric. These filters may reduce the rate/ flow of the samplingliquidduetotheresistanceofferedbythefinemesh,hencetheyneedregularcleaning topreventchoking.Filtersareavailablefor500ml-10,000ltrautoclaves.
Optional: Materials:HastelloyC
It consists of vertical SS sintered filter cartridges in a SS housing. After the batch is over the reactorliquidistransferredtothecatalystfilterunderreactor/nitrogenpressure.Afterfiltrationis over,catalystistakenbackintothereactorbybackwashing,thusrecyclingthesame&makingit availableforthenextbatch.Thuscatalystisneverexposedtoatmosphere&isreused.Generally thissystemissuitable&availablefor2ltrto10,000ltrreactorvolume.Thesefiltersareavailable withzerohold-upvolume.
It is a pressure reactor with magnetic drive stirring, inlet & outlet valves, pressure gauge & nitrogen/vent. Solvent & catalyst are charged in the vessel & the slurry formed by mixing is transferredundernitrogenpressureintothereactor.Thepressurerating&volumeofthissystem isdesigneddependingonthequantityofcatalyst,pressure&temperatureratingoftheautoclave.
Specially designed control system developed by Amar can be offered to charge the catalyst slurryincontinuousmodeatapre-definedflowrateunderpressure.ThisisveryusefulforCSTR, wherenosuitablepumpsareavailableforslurry.Thissystemisavailableforanyreactorvolume, pressuresupto350bar&forawiderangeofmaterials.
small autoclaves
Itisusedtocollecttheventvapours/gasesfromtheautoclavevent/rupturedisc/safetyvalve port,whenthevapour/gasishighlyhazardous&cannotbereleaseddirectlyintotheatmosphere. It is a pressure vessel, designed depending on volume of autoclave & its design pressure. It is providedwithinlet,outlet,vent,diptubes,pressuregauge,safetyvalve&optionallyaflame/flash backarrester.Itisnormallyfilledwithwater.Thegases/vapourscollectedaresafelyreleased through the flame / flash back arrester to avoid any hazard. It is suitable & available for any autoclavevolume.
Suitablerotaryvaneordiaphragmoilfeevacuumpumpscanbesuppliedforvacuumfrom100 mbarupto0.001mbarinthereactor.Itisusedeitherbeforestartingthebatchorforhighvacuum distillation. Suitable analogue or digital vacuum indicator with controller can be offered on request. The reactor fittings would change for very high vacuum & this may limit its pressure rating
Thesearequartz/sapphireviewglasswindows/light&sightglassofsmalldiameteroralongthe lengthofthevesselwithspecialcameras&softwareforcontinuousonlineviewing/recordingin jacketedvesselstoseethereaction.Suitableforhighpressuresupto200bar&anyautoclave/ reactorvolume.
a) Level transmitter (LT) / switch (LS) with indicator to measure or maintain level inside the reactorunderhighpressure.UsedmainlyinCSTR.
b) Sampling pot with condenser for cooling / condensing & collecting the sample taken at high pressure&temperature.
c) Torque sensor for accurate measurement of the motor torque, where change in torque indicateschangeinviscosityofthereaction.
d) Highpressureultrasoundtransducerforhighfrequencymixing.
e) Ex-proof certified gas purge panels for electrical accessories / utilities like heating cooling circulatorsetc.
Round view window Sight glass along the vessel length Multiple view windows
“Productqualityisveryniceand availablewithincommittedtimeframe, AlltheEquipmentreceivedfromAmaris veryreliableinperformance.Service fromAmarisalwaysappreciated. “Excellentservice!!!!!!!!!!”
Dr.DahyabhaiTandel, HeadDevelopmentManager, BayerLimited
“WehavebeendealingwithAmar Equipmentforlongtime.Overall,Ican saythatAmarEquipmentisavery Reliable,progressiveandInnovative Equipmentmanufacturerandwillingto makeextraeffortstodevelopnewdesign andalsofairlyeconomicincomparisonto internationalmanufacturers.”
Dr.ChinmoyNandi,V.P.-R&D, NOCILLTD
“Thequalityandperformanceofthe suppliedsystemisexcellentandwas deliveredwithinthestipulatedtime frame.Wehavenohesitation recommendingAmarasaquality supplierofhighvalueorders.”
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