Educational Chemical Engineering Pilot Plants
Potassium Salt Thermal Dissolution and Crystallization Separation Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant
Item Number : LPK-CIRE
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Reactor Volume
- 5 L (Jacketed Borosilicate Glass Kettle)
- Heating Temperature Range
- Ambient to 200°C (Circulating Thermal Oil Bath)
- Agitation System
- Dual Overhead Stirrers, Variable Speed with Digital RPM Display
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Introduction
The Potassium Salt Thermal Dissolution and Crystallization Separation Educational Unit Operations Pilot Plant is a specialized laboratory system designed for higher education institutions. This pilot plant provides undergraduate students in engineering disciplines with a practical, hands-on platform to study the thermodynamics of solubility, crystallization kinetics, and subsequent solid-liquid separation. Using a classic potassium salt-water system, the apparatus bridges the gap between theoretical calculations and real-world industrial chemical processing.
To accommodate diverse teaching methodologies and laboratory spatial constraints, this system is designed with adaptability in mind. Both the hardware configuration and the control software interface can be customized to meet the specific curriculum standards, safety protocols, and space requirements of your department.
Key Educational Functions and Advantages
- Visual Process Demonstration: High-quality, chemical-resistant borosilicate glass reaction vessels allow students to visually monitor the entire sequence of dissolution, nucleation, and crystal growth.
- Integrated Process Workflow: The pilot plant combines thermal dissolution, cooling crystallization, and filtration into a single continuous learning experience, mimicking industrial-scale plant workflows.
- Precise Process Control: Dual overhead digital stirrers and a circulating thermal bath allow precise regulation of cooling rates and agitation speeds, which are critical variables in controlling crystal size distribution.
- Robust and Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Mounted on an industrial-grade aluminum alloy frame with lockable casters, the system resists chemical degradation and can be easily relocated within the laboratory.
- Comprehensive Student Safety: The unit is equipped with integrated electrical leakage protection, fuse systems, and temperature limit controllers to maintain a safe teaching environment.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specifications and Features |
|---|---|
| Dissolution Reactor | 5L Jacketed Borosilicate Glass Kettle with thermal insulation wrap |
| Crystallization Reactor | 5L Jacketed Borosilicate Glass Kettle, transparent for clear observation |
| Heating System | Circulating thermal oil bath (Ambient to 200°C) with digital controller |
| Agitation System | Dual overhead mechanical stirrers with variable speed control and digital RPM display |
| Separation Unit | Heavy-duty plexiglass bag filter with integrated material guide pump |
| Frame & Mobility | Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy frame with lockable casters |
| Dimensions | ≤ 1500 mm (Length) × 580 mm (Width) × 1700 mm (Height) |
Curriculum Integration and Experimental Modules
This pilot plant is designed to directly support core lab coursework in chemical engineering and related industrial sciences. The table below outlines how the unit’s experimental capabilities map to major topics in classic academic textbooks.
| Experimental Module | Student Learning Outcomes | Core Academic Textbook Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Solubility and Saturated Solution Preparation | Determining solubility curves, calculating mass balances, and preparing hot saturated salt solutions. | Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering (Solubility principles and material balances) |
| Controlled Cooling Crystallization | Observing nucleation, managing supersaturation, and analyzing the impact of cooling rates on crystal size. | Transport Processes and Unit Operations (Crystallization kinetics and mass transfer) |
| Fluid Agitation and Mixing | Evaluating the impact of impeller speed on dissolution rates and crystal suspension. | Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering (Agitation and mixing of liquids) |
| Solid-Liquid Vacuum Filtration | Calculating filtration resistance, cake washing efficiency, and mother liquor recovery rates. | Transport Processes and Unit Operations (Liquid-solid separation and filtration theory) |
| Jacketed Heat Transfer | Analyzing heat transfer coefficients across glass jackets during heating and cooling cycles. | Chemical Engineering Design (Heat transfer equipment and energy balance design) |
Pedagogical Value and Customization
By interacting with this pilot-scale system, students gain a deeper understanding of the transport phenomena and thermodynamic limits that govern industrial separation processes. They transition from theoretical calculations of supersaturation and filtration resistance to managing physical parameters like agitation speed, pressure drops, and thermal gradients.
To ensure this equipment integrates seamlessly into your existing laboratory course structure, we offer extensive modification options. The hardware layout, piping configurations, sensor options, and data acquisition software can be tailored to align with your specific teaching objectives and safety guidelines.
About LABPARK
LABPARK has dedicated over 20 years to serving higher education by designing and manufacturing advanced laboratory equipment and engineering pilot plants. Our product development focuses on six primary disciplines: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering.
Supported by 209 technical patents and a modern 49,000-square-meter R&D and manufacturing base, LABPARK has partnered with more than 289 universities worldwide. We are committed to delivering reliable, safe, and academically aligned educational instruments that prepare the next generation of engineers for industry challenges.
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