Condensation Polymerisation Set-Up Apparatus

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Description
Condensation Polymerization kettle is used to carry out a condensation polymerization reaction under batch condition. Polymerization reaction can be acid catalyzed or self-catalyzed. The set-up can be used to measure the extent of reaction & also the reaction rate constant. The set-up consists of jacketed type SS reactor fitted with variable speed agitator & baffles. Reactor is fitted with Nichrome wire heaters and temperature is controlled by digital temperature controller. Metered quantity of nitrogen gas from a cylinder, allowed entering in the reactor. Set-up is complete & self-contained with sampling ports. The top cover can be removed for cleaning purpose. Feed is fed from top through a funnel provided with S.S. Ball Valve. An outlet is given to Condenser fitted with a Perken's triangle for collecting the condensate. Vapours are allowed to enter in the shell of condenser and cooling water is allowed to pass through the tube and condensate is collected.
Experimentation/Learning Objectives To study the kinetics of Condensation Polymerization in a Batch Reactor under isothermal condition. • To calculate the rate constant and extent of reaction with and without acid catalyst.
Utilities Required Electricity Supply: Single Phase, 220 V AC, 50 Hz, 5-15 Amp combined socket with earth connection. Earth voltage should be less than 5 volts. • Water Supply • Floor Drain. • Floor Area : 1.5 m x 1.0 m • Instruments, Laboratory wares and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted. • High purity N2 Gas Cylinder with pressure regulator, end connection 1/4" BSP female.
Technical Details
 Condenser : Concentric tube type. • Reactor (Jacketed Type) : Material Stainless Steel Total volume of Reactor 2 Ltrs. (approx.) • Agitator : Material Stainless Steel Impeller fitted with Stainless Steel Shaft coupled to a DC Motor with Thyristor controlled DC Drive. • Flow Measurement : Rotameter for Nitrogen Gas. • Heaters : Nichrome wire heater. • Cooling Water Tank : Material Stainless Steel of suitable capacity. • Cooling Water Circulation : FHP pump for condenser. • Condensate collecting Tank : Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 5 Ltrs. • Temperature sensors : RTD PT-100 type • Control panel comprising of : Digital Temperature Controller : 0-199.9°C RTD PT-100 type cum Indicator (For Reactor) RPM Indicator : Digital, Non-contact type. With standard make on/off switch, Mains Indicator etc. • An ENGLISH instruction manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc. will be provided along with the Apparatus. • The whole set-up is well designed and arranged on a rigid structure painted with industrial PU Paint.