| Description | Parr Instrument Company manufactures non-stirred vessels for the decomposition of biomass in ammonia and steam. Parr stirred reactors, including a new horizontal reactor technology, have been designed for research processes that include hydrogenation, isomerization, and metathesis reactions. In Parr Instrument Company manufactures non-stirred vessels for the decomposition of biomass in ammonia and steam. Parr stirred reactors, including a new horizontal reactor technology, have been designed for research processes that include hydrogenation, isomerization, and metathesis reactions. In addition, fully customizable continuous-flow tubular reactor systems have been developed with continuous reactant feed and product handling capabilities.
The custom Bio-Fuels System pictured above illustrates a complete pilot scale plant used for hydrogenating feedstock that originates from a proprietary fermentation process. The system is used to develop and optimize the process conditions necessary for a much larger demonstration-scale system, ultimately leading to full-scale production of renewable fuels.
The system is comprised of five major subsystems: a gas and liquid feed system, the jacketed tubular reactor module including a reactant pre-heater and circulating bath, product recovery and back pressure control, an auto-sampler and a Parr 4871 Control System (not pictured). The system is completely automated and includes an auto-sampling subsystem that periodically samples the reactor output stream in order to accurately monitor product quality.... Read More | Parr's new Continuous Flow Tubular Reactor with Touchscreen Control was designed with researchers in mind. In addition to accommodating Parr's standard line of 5400 Tubular Reactors, it offers a compact footprint, easy set-up, and integrated touchscreen control with alarm interlocks. Whether for Parr's new Continuous Flow Tubular Reactor with Touchscreen Control was designed with researchers in mind. In addition to accommodating Parr's standard line of 5400 Tubular Reactors, it offers a compact footprint, easy set-up, and integrated touchscreen control with alarm interlocks. Whether for production, research, or teaching unit operations, this system has an impressive collection of capabilities, all at a budget-friendly price.
Features include: - Capacity for use of traditional or non-traditional solid catalysts
- Reactor ID's from 1/4" to 1.5" (7 to 38 mm), with length to 24" (600 mm)
- Pressure ratings to 5000 psi (345 bar)
- Temperature ratings to 550 °C
- Gas and Liquid Feeds, Pressure control, Condenser, and Gas/Liquid Separator
- Touchscreen with PID temperature control, gas and liquid feed control, and full data logging with integrated alarm interlocks
- Fully assembled and ready to operate out of the box
... Read More | This system incorporates three tubular reactors that can be configured as required to operate in a strictly parallel fashion or in a cascade arrangement where the products from one reactor are immediately directed to a second reactor. This type of system can support reaction schemes including but This system incorporates three tubular reactors that can be configured as required to operate in a strictly parallel fashion or in a cascade arrangement where the products from one reactor are immediately directed to a second reactor. This type of system can support reaction schemes including but not limited to the Fisher-Tropsch process, methanation reactions, steam reforming and other similar processes.
The Fisher-Tropsch process converts carbon monoxide and hydrogen into oils or fuels that can substitute for petroleum products. The reaction uses a catalyst based on iron or cobalt and is fueled by the partial oxidation of coal or wood-based materials such as ethanol, methanol, or syngas. This reaction scheme offers a promising route to producing economical renewable transportation fuels. By carefully controlling the temperature and oxygen content, resulting products can range from syngas to “green diesel”.... Read More | These are the largest of the Parr Reactors that can be handled on a bench top. They can be furnished with either a self-sealing, O-ring closure for working temperatures up to 225 °C or with a flat, PTFE gasket for higher temperatures to 350 °C. An optional HP (High Pressure) flat gasket version has These are the largest of the Parr Reactors that can be handled on a bench top. They can be furnished with either a self-sealing, O-ring closure for working temperatures up to 225 °C or with a flat, PTFE gasket for higher temperatures to 350 °C. An optional HP (High Pressure) flat gasket version has been added for maximum allowable working pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar) at 350 °C. Both fixed head and moveable vessel designs are available. An optional pneumatic lift is available for the heavier 2 liter cylinder and heater.
With their larger diameter, these mid-size reactors have sufficient space for special modifications, such as: an internal cooling coil, bottom drain valve (not on 2 liter bench top), ball valve for a solids charging port, catalyst addition devices, condensers, electrical feed-throughs and more.
The standard magnetic stirrer drive on these 4520 Models works well for reaction mixtures with viscosities up to 25,000 centipoise. For heavier stirring loads, these reactors can be equipped with larger magnetic drives, more powerful motors, and drive trains capable of delivering additional stirring torque.... Read More | Parr offers a number of different reactors in the 4570 and 4580 Series in a variety of sizes and with different mountings for operating pressures to 5000 psi (345 bar) and temperatures to 500 °C. All of these reactors have been designed with suitable valves, fittings and modifications to the vessel Parr offers a number of different reactors in the 4570 and 4580 Series in a variety of sizes and with different mountings for operating pressures to 5000 psi (345 bar) and temperatures to 500 °C. All of these reactors have been designed with suitable valves, fittings and modifications to the vessel itself to operate at the higher temperature and pressure ratings. Flat, flexible graphite (FG) gaskets are used for temperatures in the higher range to 500 °C. These can be replaced with PTFE gaskets for procedures in which the temperature will not exceed 350 °C. All cart and floor stand models use ceramic fiber heaters to achieve the higher operating temperatures.... Read More |