Visualising the Mixing Process Inside a Chemical Reactor
Assess mixing, residence-time distribution and mass-transfer efficiency inside chemical / biological reactors; observe catalyst distribution and the uniformity of multiphase reactions.
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Background
The mixing process inside chemical and biological reactors directly determines product quality and conversion. Conventional sampling methods have limited spatial-temporal resolution and struggle to reveal the true flow and mass-transfer detail inside the reactor.
Measurement challenges
- The reaction medium may contain corrosive solvents or high-viscosity material
- The stirring process changes quickly, demanding high temporal resolution
- The reactor structure is compact, so sensors need a customised on-site layout
Our solution
Choose ECT or ERT according to the conductivity of the medium; customise the electrode structure for the reactor geometry and port conditions, avoiding any disturbance to normal stirring. The system supports raw-data export for comparison and validation against CFD simulation results.
Results
- Real-time observation of catalyst distribution, mixing uniformity and residence-time distribution
- Helps optimise impeller type and rotation-speed parameters
- Provides experimental data for the scale-up design of new reactors
