5 Tons Reaction Vessel

A 5 Tons Reaction Vessel also known as a 5-ton capacity reactor is a large-scale, heavy-duty industrial reactor engineered for high-volume chemical and process engineering applications, where “5 tons” typically denotes its approximate structural weight or load-handling capacity up to 5 metric tons (5000 kg). These vessels are critical in industries requiring robust, reliable, and efficient reaction environments under controlled pressure, temperature, and agitation conditions. Common uses include petrochemical refining, pharmaceutical API production, specialty chemical synthesis, polymer processing, and large-batch food or agrochemical manufacturing.

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Key Specifications and Features

• Capacity and Dimensions:

  • Working volume: Typically 3–8 KL (3000–8000 liters), depending on design and fill ratio.

  • Total vessel weight: ~5 tons (including jacket, agitator, motor, and support structure).

  • Height: 4.5–7 meters; Diameter: 1.8–2.5 meters (cylindrical with dished or conical ends).

  • Configurations: Vertical cylindrical with top-mounted agitator; optional horizontal variants for specific processes.

• Materials of Construction (MOC):

  • Body: SUS316L (pharma-grade) or SUS304 stainless steel; optional duplex steel or Hastelloy for corrosive media.

  • Jacket: SUS304 or carbon steel (insulated).

  • Internal Finish: Mirror-polished (Ra ≤ 0.3–0.4 μm) with electropolishing for GMP compliance and contamination prevention.

  • Optional Linings: PTFE, PFA, or glass-lined for extreme chemical resistance.

• Heat Exchange and Pressure Capabilities:

  • Jacket Design: Full jacket, limpet coil, or half-pipe coil for high-efficiency heat transfer.

  • Heating/Cooling Media: Steam (up to 15 bar), thermal oil (up to 350°C), chilled water, or electric heating rods.

  • Operating Pressure:

    • Internal: Vacuum to +10–20 bar (ASME-rated).

    • Jacket: Up to 10 bar.

  • Temperature Range: -20°C to +300°C (standard); higher with special seals.

  • Safety: Rupture disc, safety valve, and overpressure interlocks.

• Agitation and Mixing System:
  • Agitator Types:

    • Anchor (for high-viscosity slurries),

    • Turbine or propeller (for liquid-liquid mixing),

    • Helical ribbon (for pastes and gels).

  • Drive: Top-mounted, variable frequency drive (VFD) motor, 5–15 kW, 50–150 RPM.

  • Sealing: Double mechanical seal with flush or magnetic drive for zero-leakage in toxic/hazardous reactions.

  • Baffles: 4–6 removable baffles for enhanced turbulence and heat transfer.

• Ports and Instrumentation:

  • Nozzles: Inlet, outlet, vent, manhole (≥500 mm), sight glass, light glass, and sensor ports.

  • Instrumentation: PT100 temperature probes, pressure transmitters, pH/conductivity sensors, level indicators.

  • Bottom Outlet: Flush-type or zero-dead-leg ball/diaphragm valve (PTFE-lined) for complete drainage.

  • CIP/SIP: Integrated spray balls for automated cleaning and sterilization.

• Support and Accessories:

  • Skirt or leg support with load cells for weight monitoring.

  • Condenser: Shell-and-tube or coil type for vapor recovery.

  • Insulation: Rockwool or polyurethane with stainless steel cladding.

  • Control System: PLC-based automation with HMI; optional SCADA integration.

Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Large-scale API synthesis, fermentation, crystallization.

• Petrochemicals: Alkylation, polymerization, hydrogenation under high pressure.

• Specialty Chemicals: Dye intermediates, resin production, solvent recovery.

• Food & Edible Oils: Continuous neutralization, deodorization, and bleaching.

• Agrochemicals: Pesticide formulation, emulsion preparation.

• Biofuels & Waste Treatment: Biodiesel transesterification, anaerobic digestion.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
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