Industrial photochemical reactors for multiphase reactions
In industrial chemical processes, achieving high productivity while minimizing decomposition and by-products is essential. High reaction temperatures often lead to these issues, necessitating alternative methods. Using UV light for photochemical reactions offers a way to activate reactions at lower temperatures, reducing unwanted by-products.
Facilitate multiphase reactions with Uv light
The stirred photoreactor from Ekato leverages the energy of UV light and advanced stirring techniques to enable efficient chemical synthesis. By operating at lower temperatures, it minimizes decomposition and by-products. This reactor is designed for multiphase reactions involving liquids, gases, and solids, providing high circulation rates for optimal reactant exposure to light sources. Equipped with ATEX-certified mercury vapor or LED lamp modules from Peschl Ultraviolet GmbH, the reactor ensures safe operation with power ratings of 5-60 kW. The durable glass tubes housing the light sources are protected and cooled to prevent thermal damage to molecules. These photoreactors can be scaled up to 50 m³, with further scaling ensured by Ekato’s expertise in safe scale-up processes.
Benefits
- Minimizes product decomposition
- Reduces unwanted by-products
- Capable of scaling to 50 m³
- Safe operation with ATEX-certified lights
- Supports multiphase reactions (liquids, gases, solids)