5000 Kgs Reaction Vessel

A 5000 Kgs Reaction Vessel commonly designated as a 5-Ton Reactor is a large-capacity, heavy-duty industrial reactor engineered for high-volume batch or semi-continuous chemical processing, where “5000 Kgs” (5 metric tons) refers to the total structural weight of the vessel assembly (~5,000 kg), including shell, jacket, agitator, drive system, supports, and instrumentation. This size is ideal for medium-to-large scale production in industries requiring robust, reliable, and precisely controlled reaction environments under elevated temperature, pressure, and mixing conditions.

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Key Specifications and Features

• Capacity and Dimensions:

  • Working Volume: 3,000 – 8,000 liters (3–8 KL) (70–80% fill ratio).

  • Total Vessel Weight: ~5,000 kg (5 Tons).

  • Overall Height: 4.5 – 7.0 meters (including motor and support).

  • Shell Diameter: 1.8 – 2.5 meters.

  • Configuration: Vertical cylindrical with dished top and bottom heads (torispherical or elliptical); optional conical bottom for slurry discharge.

• Materials of Construction (MOC):

  • Shell & Heads: SA240 TP316L or SUS316L (pharma/food grade); SA516 Gr.70 (carbon steel) for non-corrosive applications.

  • Jacket: SA516 Gr.70 or SUS304, insulated with rockwool + SS cladding.

  • Internal Finish: Mirror polished (Ra ≤ 0.4 μm) with electropolishing for GMP/FDA compliance.

  • Optional Linings: Glass-lined (WWG enamel), PTFE/PFA spray-coated, or Halar for aggressive chemicals.

• Heat Transfer & Pressure Rating:
  • Jacket Design:

    • Full conventional jacket,

    • Limpet coil (half-pipe),

    • Internal coil (optional for high heat duty).

  • Heating Media: Saturated steam (≤15 bar), thermal oil (≤350°C), electric heating rods.

  • Cooling Media: Chilled water, brine, or glycol.

  • Operating Parameters:

    • Internal Pressure: Full vacuum to +10–16 bar.

    • Jacket Pressure: Up to 10 bar.

    • Design Temperature: -20°C to +300°C (standard); up to 350°C with high-temp seals.

  • Safety: Dual rupture discs, safety relief valves, emergency vent, and burst detection.

• Agitation System:
  • Agitator Types:

    • Anchor with PTFE scrapers (for viscous pastes, ≤50,000 cP),

    • Propeller or pitched blade turbine (for liquid mixing),

    • Helical ribbon (for dough-like materials),

    • Dual agitation (anchor + high-speed disperser).

  • Drive: 7.5 – 18.5 kW, VFD motor, 50–150 RPM.

  • Shaft Sealing:

    • Double mechanical seal with barrier fluid system,

    • Magnetic drive (leak-proof, ideal for toxic or sterile processes).

  • Baffles: 4–6 removable, jacketed or with CIP nozzles.

• Ports & Fittings:

  • Top Nozzles: Feed inlet, vent, manhole (≥500 mm), sight glass, light glass, sensor ports.

  • Bottom Outlet: Flush-mounted zero-dead-leg ball/diaphragm valve (PTFE-lined), pneumatically or manually operated.

  • Instrumentation:

    • PT100 temperature sensors (duplex),

    • Pressure transmitter,

    • pH/conductivity probes,

    • Radar level sensor,

    • Load cells (optional on supports).

• Cleaning & Sterilization:

  • CIP System: 360° rotating spray balls, high-pressure nozzles, automated wash cycles.

  • SIP Capability: Steam-in-place with condensate traps and sterility validation.

• Support & Accessories:

  • Support Type: Skirt support with earthing lug and anti-vibration pads.

  • Insulation: 50–100 mm mineral wool + stainless steel cladding.

  • Condenser: Vertical shell-and-tube or coil-in-shell for reflux/vapor recovery.

  • Control Panel: PLC-based (Siemens/Delta) with HMI; optional 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

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