Educational Chemical Engineering Pilot Plants
Carbon Dioxide Hydrogenation Methanol Synthesis Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant
Item Number : LPK-TBJ
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Reactor Type
- Fixed-bed tubular reactor, 316L stainless steel
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 3.0 MPa
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 500°C
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Introduction
The Carbon Dioxide Hydrogenation Methanol Synthesis Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant is an advanced, pilot-scale laboratory system designed for engineering students and academic researchers. It provides hands-on training on the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) and hydrogen ($H_2$) to synthesize green methanol, reflecting the real-world industrial push toward carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. This integrated system allows students to safely study high-pressure, high-temperature gas-phase catalytic reactions and analyze the factors influencing catalytic activity and process efficiency.
To ensure this training unit fits seamlessly into your existing lab infrastructure and curriculum, both the hardware architecture and software interfaces can be customized to meet your institution's specific educational requirements.
Key Features and Educational Value
- Realistic Engineering Simulation: Uses a fixed-bed tubular reactor constructed from 316L stainless steel, capable of handling operating pressures up to 3 MPa and temperatures up to 500°C to simulate industrial synthesis pathways.
- Thermal Management Study: Equipped with a three-stage electric heating furnace with a split-shell design. This enables safe, physical observation of the heating zones and teaches students how to manage and profile reaction temperatures.
- Modern Instrumentation: Features dual mass flow controllers, inline thermocouples, and pressure transmitters that feed process data directly to an integrated 15.6-inch touchscreen terminal.
- Constructed for Shared Lab Spaces: The system is built on a robust aluminum alloy frame with heavy-duty castors, offering easy mobility and efficient storage in multi-use academic laboratories.
Detail & Parts
Technical Specifications
| Feature / Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Reactor Type | Fixed-bed tubular reactor, 316L stainless steel |
| Catalyst Compatibility | Copper-based catalyst (pre-loaded, customizable upon request) |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 3.0 MPa |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 500°C |
| Heating System | Three-stage electric furnace with a hinged, split-outer shell |
| Flow Control | Dual high-precision mass flow meters for reactant gases |
| Human-Machine Interface | 15.6-inch touchscreen terminal with real-time data acquisition |
| Frame & Mobility | Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy frame with locking casters |
| Dimensions | 1480 mm × 580 mm × 1800 mm |
Curriculum Integration and Experimental Modules
This educational pilot plant bridges theoretical chemical engineering principles and physical plant operations. It is designed to align with core courses in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Sustainable Energy Systems.
Instructors can directly link laboratory exercises to foundational concepts found in classic textbooks such as Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, Transport Processes and Unit Operations, and Chemical Engineering Design. By working with this pilot-scale unit, students gain practical insight into heterogeneous catalytic reaction kinetics, mass transport resistance, thermodynamics, and pressure drop through packed beds.
| Experimental Module | Key Pedagogical Focus | Textbook Association & Core Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Evaluation & Kinetics | Study of conversion rate, selectivity, and space velocity during carbon dioxide hydrogenation. | Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering • Heterogeneous reaction kinetics • Catalytic fixed-bed reactors |
| Reactant Flow Dynamics | Investigating the pressure drop across packed catalyst beds under different gas velocities. | Transport Processes and Unit Operations • Flow of fluids through packed beds • Pressure drop calculations |
| Thermal Profile Tuning | Analyzing heat transfer coefficients and heat management using three-stage control. | Transport Processes and Unit Operations • Heat transfer in reactively heated tubes • Thermal conductivity of packed solids |
| Process Control & Automation | Setting up closed-loop feedback systems for temperature, pressure, and flow rates. | Chemical Engineering Design • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) • Process safety and pressure relief loops |
Customization Options
We recognize that different universities have unique laboratory layouts, utility configurations, and syllabus designs. To accommodate these differences, we offer flexible customization options. Both hardware elements (such as reactor dimensions, gas inlet lines, and sensor configurations) and software features (such as data logging export options and control interfaces) can be modified to match your department's specific teaching goals and space limits.
About LABPARK
LABPARK is a global manufacturer of educational pilot plants and laboratory equipment, with over 20 years of experience serving the higher education sector. We specialize in developing robust training platforms across six main disciplines: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Environmental Engineering. Our units are engineered to safely translate complex industrial processes into structured, pedagogical experiences.
Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, LABPARK holds 209 technical patents and has established collaborative partnerships with over 289 universities worldwide. Our operations are supported by a 49,000-square-meter production and R&D facility, ensuring that every system we deliver is built to rigorous industrial standards and prepared to support the next generation of engineers.
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