Educational Applied Chemistry Pilot Plants
Multi Functional Catalytic Reaction and Reactor Evaluation Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant
Item Number : LPK-SRM
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Reactor Configurations
- Fixed Bed, Fluidized Bed, Stirred-Tank Reactor
- Temperature Control
- Programmable multi-segment PID controllers with digital display
- Preheating System
- Independent preheaters for each reactor pathway
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Introduction
The Multi-functional Catalytic Reaction and Reactor Evaluation Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant is an all-in-one bench-scale teaching system designed for university engineering laboratories. It allows students to explore and compare three major industrial reactor configurations simultaneously: gas-solid catalytic fixed bed reactors, fluidized bed reactors, and stirred-tank reactors. By operating this integrated unit, students gain hands-on experience in catalyst evaluation, reaction kinetics, and reactor hydrodynamics, bridging the gap between theoretical calculations and practical process engineering.
Customization for Diverse Laboratory Curricula
To align with unique course objectives and institutional laboratory standards, this educational pilot plant offers comprehensive customization. Both the hardware components and the software control systems can be adapted to meet specific pedagogical requirements. This allows educators to configure the system to match precise experimental designs, space constraints, or regional safety protocols.
Key Teaching Features and Pedagogical Benefits
- Three-in-One Multi-Reactor Platform: Integrates fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, and stirred-tank reactors into a single space-saving footprint, allowing comparative studies on how reactor design influences reaction kinetics and yield.
- Flexible Process Routing: Equipped with independent preheaters and a gas-mixing assembly. A dedicated three-way valve system directs raw gas streams to the desired reactor, enabling seamless transitions between different experimental setups.
- User-Friendly Reactor Swapping: Designed with an easily openable heating furnace, allowing students or instructors to safely change reactors or replace catalysts, which supports open-ended student design projects.
- Industrial-Grade Controls and Instrumentation: Features programmable temperature controllers, pressure gauges, and a digital touch-screen interface to expose students to modern industrial supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Comprehensive Safety Systems: Built with integrated over-temperature and over-pressure alarms, automatic shutdown sequences, and clearly labeled safety enclosures to ensure student safety during pressurized or high-temperature operations.
Detail & Parts
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Reactor Configurations | Fixed Bed (Tubular), Fluidized Bed, Stirred-Tank Reactor (STR) |
| Preheating System | Independent preheaters for each reactor pathway |
| Gas Mixing & Distribution | Dual-gas feed with three-way control valves |
| Temperature Control | Programmable multi-segment PID controllers with digital display |
| Construction Material | Corrosion-resistant stainless steel reactors, heavy-duty aluminum alloy frame |
| Mobility | Equipped with heavy-duty lockable casters for easy laboratory repositioning |
| Physical Dimensions | Max 2200 mm × 580 mm × 1780 mm (L × W × H) |
| Safety Features | Over-pressure cut-offs, over-temperature alarms, and protective electrical enclosures |
Experimental Modules and Textbook Curriculum Mapping
This pilot plant is designed for students in disciplines such as Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering, and Materials Science. The design of the unit correlates directly with core concepts covered in standard engineering textbooks, including Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Chemical Engineering Design, and Chemical Reaction Engineering.
| Target Professional Field | Core Subject / Textbook Concept | Corresponding Experimental Module on the Pilot Plant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | Chemical Reaction Engineering / Heterogeneous Catalytic Reactions & Kinetics | Catalyst activity evaluation, determination of conversion rates, and space-time yield in fixed-bed versus fluidized-bed reactors. |
| Chemical & Process Engineering | Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering / Fluidization & Agitation | Determination of minimum fluidization velocity in fluidized beds; evaluation of mixing efficiency and heat transfer in stirred-tank reactors. |
| Environmental Engineering | Transport Processes and Unit Operations / Fixed-Bed Adsorption & Gas Treatment | Investigation of catalytic oxidation processes and adsorption breakthrough curves using a packed bed reactor. |
| Food & Biological Engineering | Chemical Engineering Design / Reactor Sizing & Multi-Phase Mixing | Scaling-up principles, heat transfer optimization, and temperature control during exothermic/endothermic processes in jacketed reactors. |
Adaptable System Customization
Every academic laboratory has distinct learning outcomes and space limitations. To support this, our engineering team can customize both the hardware and software parameters of this educational pilot plant. Whether you require specific reactor materials, modified tube dimensions, custom sensor integration, or proprietary data-logging software interfaces, we can deliver a tailored setup that fits into your existing curriculum.
About LABPARK
LABPARK has been serving the global higher education sector for over 20 years, focusing on providing advanced experimental equipment and pilot plants for laboratories in six key fields: chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, food science, pharmaceutical engineering, and environmental engineering. Our solutions bridge academic theory and industrial practice, enabling educators to deliver high-quality, practical training to the next generation of engineers.
With a modern R&D and production facility spanning 49,000 square meters, LABPARK holds 209 technical patents, reflecting our ongoing commitment to technical improvement and safety. To date, we have partnered with over 289 universities and colleges worldwide, delivering reliable, curriculum-aligned, and customizable laboratory solutions.
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