Industrial photochemical reactors for multiphase reactions
Optimize multiphase chemical reactions with light-activated processes that reduce decomposition and by-products, achieving higher yields at lower temperatures.
Harnesses UV Light for Chemical Synthesis
The EKATO Photochemical Reactor integrates specialized stirred technology, ideal for complex multiphase reactions. Designed for efficiency, it utilizes UV light from ATEX-certified sources, eliminating the need for catalysts in processes such as chlorination and sulfoxidation. With reactor sizes up to 50 m³ and a robust agitator system, it ensures high circulation rates for optimal mass transfer, crucial in producing intermediates and polymers like PVC and specialty adhesives. The reactor offers material versatility with options in enameled steel and titanium, supporting diverse chemical environments. Automation is seamless with the EKATO Combined Gassing System, enhancing dispersion efficiency for gaseous reactants. The system comes equipped with double-acting seals for safe operation with hazardous substances, and supports continuous and scalable production, making it a crucial asset for industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and consumer goods manufacturing. Comprehensive engineering support and customization are available to meet specific processing needs, ensuring reliable integration into your production line.
Benefits
- Enhances reaction efficiency by eliminating catalyst costs, enabling lower temperature processes.
- Increases productivity with high circulation rates for optimal mass transfer and uniform reactant exposure.
- Supports chemical compatibility and durability with material options like stainless steel and titanium.
- Ensures operational safety with robust sealing technology, preventing hazardous leaks.
- Provides scalable solutions from laboratory to industrial production, reducing development time.
- Applications
- Polymers,Surface active materials,Consumer products,Rubbers,Nylon,Perfumes,C-pvc,Solvents,Specialties,Intermediates,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Aspirin,Methylene chloride,Shampoos,Specialty adhesives,Chlorinated paraffin,Eau de toilette,Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (c-pvc),Ethoxylated surfactants,Hnbr rubber,Nylon 6 fibers,Polyvinyl chloride (pvc)
- Steps before
- Purification,Pre-mixing,Reactant Preparation
- Steps after
- Isolation,Purification,Product Extraction
- Input ingredients
- liquids,gases,solids,Cl2,O2,SO2,intermediates,sulfonic acids
- Output ingredients
- chlorination products,sulfonation products,sulfoxidation products,nitrosylation products,surface active materials,nylon,perfumes,pharmaceuticals
- Market info
- Ekato is renowned for its expertise in mixing technology and process engineering, providing innovative and high-quality solutions for industrial mixing processes across various sectors, including chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
- Reactor Size
- Up to 50 m³
- Light Source Power
- 5 - 60 kW
- UV Light Module
- Mercury vapor or LED
- Cooling Requirement
- Within glass tube
- Material Variants
- Enameled steel,stainless steel,Ni-base,titanium
- Sealing Type
- Double-acting or triple-acting mechanical seals
- Magnetic drives
- Photoreactor Type
- Stirred photoreactor
- Circulation Rates
- High
- Process Compatibility
- Multiphase
- Gassing System
- Self-priming turbine
- Scale-Up Capabilities
- Laboratory to production
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Reactor volume
- Up to 50 m³
- UV light source
- Mercury vapor/LED lamps
- Light source power
- 5 - 60 kW
- Cooling system
- Quartz glass tube cooling
- Material options
- Enameled steel,Stainless steels,Ni-base materials,Titanium
- Flow and circulation
- High circulation rates
- Agitator type
- Self-priming turbine
- Number of light tubes
- 4 to 20
- Shape
- Cylindrical
- Feed/discharge method
- Nozzle entry for light modules
- Control panel type
- PLC / SCADA
- Cooling system
- Water / Air Cooling
- Atex compliant light source
- Mercury vapor / LED
- Sealing options
- Double-acting / Triple-acting / Magnetic drive
- Material options
- Enameled steel / Stainless steel / Ni-base / Titanium
- Reactor size
- 5 L to 50 m³
- Light source power
- 5 - 60 kW
- Holder type
- Patented secure holders