Agitated Reactors

Product Description

An agitated reactor is a vessel equipped with a mechanical agitator designed to mix its contents thoroughly. This agitation ensures uniform temperature distribution, enhances mass transfer, and promotes effective chemical reactions. Agitated reactors are widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries for various applications, including polymerization, fermentation, and mixing of viscous materials.

Key Components:

• Reactor Vessel: The main container where the reaction occurs, typically made from materials like stainless steel or glass-lined steel to resist corrosion.
• Agitator: A mechanical device, such as a stirrer or impeller, that moves the contents to ensure uniform mixing.
• Jacket: An outer layer surrounding the vessel, allowing for the circulation of heating or cooling fluids to maintain the desired reaction temperature.
  
• Baffles: Structures inside the vessel that prevent vortex formation and promote better mixing.

Types of Agitated Reactors:

1. Batch Reactors: Operate in a closed system where all reactants are added at the start, and the product is removed at the end.
2. Continuous Reactors: Allow for the continuous input of reactants and removal of products, suitable for large-scale operations.
3. Semi-Batch Reactors: Combine elements of both batch and continuous reactors, where some reactants are added continuously while others are added in batches.

Applications:

• Chemical Processing: Synthesis of chemicals, polymers, and specialty products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations.
• Food and Beverages: Fermentation processes, emulsification, and mixing of ingredients.

Considerations:

• Material Compatibility: Choosing materials that resist corrosion and are compatible with the chemicals involved.
• Heat Transfer Efficiency: Designing the jacket and agitator to ensure effective heat management.
• Scale-Up: Ensuring that laboratory-scale results can be replicated in larger, industrial-scale reactors.

In summary, agitated reactors are essential for processes requiring controlled mixing and temperature regulation. Their design and operation are critical to achieving desired reaction outcomes and product quality.

Versatile Material Choices

We fabricate agitated reactors using mild steel and stainless steel, ensuring compatibility with a variety of industrial chemicals and processes. This versatility enables businesses to select reactors tailored to their operational needs for durability and efficiency.


Wide Range of Sizes Available

Our reactors are offered in all sizes, catering to both small- and large-scale industrial applications. This ensures that regardless of the volume or space constraints, clients can find the right fit for their production processes.


Reliable Operation Without Automation

Designed without PLC or computerized controls, these reactors emphasize robust manual operation. This approach minimizes maintenance complexity and facilitates easy integration into existing workflows, especially in environments where automated systems are unnecessary or unavailable.