10000 Kgs Reaction Vessel

A 10000 Kgs Reaction Vessel commonly designated as a 10-Ton Reactor is a large-scale, heavy-duty industrial process reactor engineered for high-throughput batch or continuous chemical manufacturing, where “10000 Kgs” refers to the total structural weight of the complete assembly, including shell, jacket, agitator system, drive, supports, instrumentation, and insulation. This size is standard in petrochemical plants, polymer facilities, fertilizer units, and large pharmaceutical API production lines, delivering robust performance under extreme temperature, pressure, and corrosive conditions with full automation and safety compliance.

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Key Specifications and Features

• Capacity and Dimensions:

  • Working Volume: 8,000 – 16,000 liters (8–16 KL) at 70–80% fill.

  • Total Vessel Weight: ~10,000 kg (10 Tons).

  • Overall Height: 6.5 – 9.5 meters (including drive, manhole, and support).

  • Shell Diameter: 2.2 – 3.2 meters.

  • Configuration: Vertical cylindrical with elliptical or torispherical dished heads; optional conical bottom for complete drainage of slurries.

• Materials of Construction (MOC):
  • Shell & Heads:

    • SA516 Gr.70 (carbon steel, cost-effective),

    • SA240 TP316L / SUS316L (pharma-grade),

    • Duplex 2205, Hastelloy C-22/C-276, or Titanium Gr.2 (for highly corrosive media).

  • Jacket: SA516 Gr.70 or SUS304, fully welded.

  • Internal Finish: Mirror polished (Ra ≤ 0.3 μm) + electropolishing; optional glass-lined (WWG enamel) or PTFE/PFA/Halar coating.

  • Gaskets & Seals: PTFE envelope, Viton, Kalrez, or graphite for high-temp/chemical resistance.

• Heat Transfer & Pressure Rating:
  • Jacket Type:

    • Full conventional jacket,

    • Limpet coil (half-pipe),

    • Internal spiral or bayonet coils (for high heat duty).

  • Heating Media: High-pressure steam (≤25 bar), thermal oil (≤400°C), electric heating.

  • Cooling Media: Chilled water, brine, glycol.

  • Operating Parameters:

    • Internal Pressure: Full vacuum to +25 bar (ASME VIII Div.1/2).

    • Jacket Pressure: Up to 16 bar.

    • Design Temperature: -30°C to +350°C (standard); up to 450°C with special alloys.

  • Safety Systems: Dual rupture discs, safety valves, pressure/temperature interlocks, emergency cooling loop.

• Agitation System:
  • Agitator Types:

    • Anchor with PTFE wiper blades (for pastes, ≤100,000 cP),

    • Double helical ribbon (for high-viscosity blending),

    • High-shear turbine + anchor combo (for emulsions & dispersions),

    • Bottom-entry high-speed disperser (optional).

  • Drive: 18.5 – 55 kW, VFD-controlled, 30–120 RPM.
  • Shaft Sealing:

    • Dry-running double mechanical seal with thermosyphon,

    • Magnetic drive coupling (zero leakage, ideal for toxic, flammable, or sterile processes).

  • Baffles: 6–8 removable, jacketed, with integrated CIP spray nozzles.
• Ports & Instrumentation:
  • Top Nozzles (DN50–DN400):
    • Feed inlet (multiple),
    • Vent with flame arrestor,
    • Manhole (≥600 mm),
    • Sight glass + LED light,
    • Sensor ports (pH, DO, conductivity).

  • Bottom Outlet: Zero-dead-leg flush diaphragm or ball valve, PTFE-lined, pneumatically actuated, full-bore for slurry discharge.

  • Instrumentation:

    • Redundant PT100 temperature sensors,

    • 4–20 mA pressure transmitters,

    • Radar or guided wave level sensors,

    • Load cells (4-point support) for batch weighing,

    • Foam & overflow detectors.

• Cleaning & Sterilization:

  • CIP System: 360° rotating spray balls, high-impact turbo discs, automated multi-cycle cleaning.

  • SIP System: Steam-in-place with sterile condensate drainage and validation ports.

• Support & Accessories:

  • Support: Heavy-duty skirt support with seismic design, earthing, and anti-vibration mounts.

  • Insulation: 75–150 mm mineral wool + SS304 cladding (mirror or matte finish).

  • Condenser: Vertical shell-and-tube or coil-in-shell, with reflux divider.

  • Control System: PLC/SCADA (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, Delta), 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, with remote access.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.