The Key Uses of Jacketed Reactors

Jacketed reactors enhance temperature control and thus improve product quality. They are used in a variety of applications from pharmaceuticals to engine oils. They control the heat of exothermic reactions or reduce the viscosity of highly viscous liquids.

 

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Every good chemist knows the importance of accurate temperature management for controlled reactions. It is the basis for critical safety and quality parameters that can ultimately mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful reaction. Reaction vessels typically use cooling and/or heating jackets for optimal temperature control: removing heat in exothermic reactions and adding heat in heat-absorbing reactions.
In this article, we will discuss some applications of jacketed reactors and how to get the most out of your system.

 

Crystallization reactor

 

Equipment Construction

A reactor (reaction vessel) is a vessel in which chemical reactions are carried out. Given the wide variety of types of reactions that take place in chemical processes, reactors are made of a wide range of materials and come in a variety of configurations. They have a large number of uses in the chemical industry, such as distillation, API manufacturing, crystallization, extraction and reprocessing. Manufactured in a variety of formats, sizes and materials (typically glass or stainless steel) to suit the chemistry of the end user, there are virtually unlimited customization options.
Temperature control jackets are available in single and double jacket configurations (jacketed or vacuum jacketed). Single jacketed systems use a cooler to circulate fluid around the reactor, while double jacketed systems use a cooler to circulate fluid through the inner jacket. The outer jacket is used as vacuum insulation to ensure that the vessel is maintained at the desired temperature and to prevent condensation/icing from forming at ultra-low temperatures.

 

Hydrothermal synthesis reactor

 

Main uses of jacketed reactors

Jacketed reactors enhance temperature control and thus improve product quality. They are used in a variety of applications from pharmaceuticals to engine oils. They control the heat of exothermic reactions or reduce the viscosity of highly viscous liquids.
The quality of your reaction may be affected by the type of agitation used, the size and shape of the reactor, and the addition of baffles, as all of these conditions affect mixing capacity. You should also consider other conditions that may affect your reaction, such as photosensitivity - it may be necessary to paint your jacketed reactor vessel with an amber color.
Many jacketed reactors can be connected to laboratory automation software, providing the user with precise control of reactor temperature and process, providing computerized data and reports.

 

 

Stainless Steel and Glass

There are both positives and negatives to using steel and glass for jacketed reactors. Ultimately, you must decide what you need this vessel for. When using reflux as described above, stainless steel is typically used (or you may need an alloy such as Hastelloy for improved chemical resistance) and this type of reactor is typically more expensive than glass reactors when pressurized conditions are required and no reaction visibility is possible.

 

TOPTION offers a range of jacketed reactors for chemical processes up to 100L. All reactors offered offer a range of customization options to meet your exact requirements and are manufactured to your chosen specifications. Choose from standard jacketed reactor specifications or fully customize. To learn more about the jacketed reactors we offer, please contact us.