REDEEM Serpentine Flow Reactor
Overview:
The Serpentine Reactor is a flow reactor designed to operate under plug or slug flow conditions, where fluid elements move at the same velocity through the channel with minimal back-mixing between adjacent layers. When equipped with a window, it enables photochemical reactions, ensuring maximum light penetration.
Specifications:
Volume: 1,74 - 8,70 mL
Illuminated area: 17,41 cm²
Depth: 1-5 mm
Channel width: 2 mm
Flow cross section: 2-10 mm²
Temperature range: -20/200°C (up to 300°C on request)
Pressure range: Up to 12 bar
Residence time: ~ 7/34-7000/34800 seconds
Materials option: Stainless steel, Hastelloy, Cu, PEEK, Anodized Al
Window options: Borosilicate, quartz, ITO, Sapphire
Dimensions 8,6x7,2 cmKey Benefits of Serpentine:
Plug and slug flow regime in 1 reactor
No back mixing.
Adjustable depth.
Possible applications:
Useful when you want uniform and long residence time and consistent reaction exposure, which can improve conversion uniformity and yield and simplify modeling and optimization compared with mixed batch systems. Gas-liquid reactions are a great example.
Liquid-Liquid
Homogeneous dispersion of immiscible fluids.
Gas-Liquid
Enhances mass transfer in catalytic or absorption reactions.
Advanced Mixing Technology
Equipped with a high-precision microfluidic system, the Redeem Serpentine Flow Reactor ensures uniform distribution of reactants, eliminating concentration and temperature gradients, which leads to greater reproducibility in chemical processes.
Design and Operation:
Robust and Highly Efficient Structure
Modular design made of stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring durability and compatibility with a wide range of reactants.
Optimized configuration for seamless integration with existing industrial equipment and processes.
Simplified operation, reducing the need for manual intervention and maintenance.
Applications
The Redeem Serpentine Flow Reactor is the ideal solution for a wide range of industries, including:
Pharmaceutical Industry
Synthesis of active ingredients with high purity and repeatability.
Chemical Industry
Production of polymers, catalysts, and fine chemicals.
Energy sector
Applications in biofuels and thermal conversion processes.
Nanotechnology
Production of nanoparticles and advanced materials.