Reactors

Reactors are specialised vessels used in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and other industries to facilitate chemical reactions. These reactors provide the necessary environment for the reactants to interact, leading to the desired chemical transformations

Reactors are usually constructed from materials like stainless steel, glass lined steel or other alloys that can withstand the reactants and reaction conditions. The choice of material of construction depends on factors like corrosion resistance, temperature tolerance and pressure requirements.

They typically consist of a cylindrical vessel with dished ends with a top mounted agitator fitted with one or more impellers driven by an electric drive and motor. The reactor is also fitted with internal baffles and a jacket or internal coil depending on the type of reaction required. They can be operated under pressure or vacuum and at temperature and are equipped with systems to control and monitor pressure and temperature to ensure optimal reaction conditions. They can range in size from lab scale type to large industrial reactors depending the quantity of product the user wishes to produce.

Applications of reactors include:

Chemical industry for synthesising chemicals, such as acids, bases, solvents and polymers.

Petrochemical Industry for refining crude oil, producing fuels, and manufacturing petrochemicals like ethylene and propylene.

Pharmaceutical Industry for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug components.

Food and Beverage Industry for the production of food additives, flavorings, and fermentation processes.

Environmental Engineering for use in wastewater treatment, air purification, and recycling processes.

3Di Process Equipment stock a wide range of used, unused or refurbished reactors. Please view our inventory below.