A Nutsche Filter Reactor is a laboratory and pilot-plant apparatus designed to combine the functions of reaction and filtration in a single unit.
Vessel Volume: 500ml, 1L, 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L, 20L, 30L, 50L, 100L
Vessel: Single wall, double wall available
Working pressure: Full vacuum to 0.03Mpa
Working temperature: -80°C ~ +220°C
Wetted parts: Borosilicate glass 3.3, PTFE
This integration processes by allowing chemical reactions and subsequent separation of solids and liquids to occur within the same vessel.
Glass Filter reactors are widely used in chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental testing due to its efficiency and flexibility.
Working Principle of A Filter Reactor
1.Loading the Reactants:
- Add the reactants into the reaction vessel. If necessary, pre-mix them using the agitation mechanism.
2. Conducting the Reaction:
- Apply circulating heating or cooling heat transfer medium to maintain the required reaction temperature. The agitator ensures thorough mixing and uniform reaction throughout the vessel.
3. Filtration:
- Once the reaction is complete, the mixture is filtered through the filter media supported by the filter plate. The liquid passes through the pores of the filter media, leaving the solid particles behind.
4. Collecting the Filtrate:
- The filtered liquid, or filtrate, is collected through the outlet port. A vacuum may be applied to speed up the filtration and efficiency.
5. Removing the Solid Residue:
- After filtration, the solid residue (filter cake) is removed from the filter media for further processing or disposal.
Structure of Glass Nutsche Filter Reactor
Customized inlet ports on glass overhead to meet specific process requirement.
Jacket vessel allow temperature control of reaction material.
High vacuum valve is available, glass and PTFE material with chemical resistance.
3-way outlet valve also allow bubbling and nitrogen purge.
Application
1. Chemical Synthesis:
- Filter reactors are widely used in chemical synthesis for reactions that produce solid by-products. They allow for continuous processing without the need for separate filtration steps.
- The specific application such as produce additives, dyes and catalysts, flavoring agents and aromatic compounds.
2. Pharmaceuticals:
- In the pharmaceutical industry, filter reactors are used for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients(APIs) and intermediates.
- The specific applications such as synthesis of antibiotics, anti-cancer drugs, and cardiovascular medications, also some of peptides and proteins synthesis.
3. Biotechnology：
- Biotechnology applications include the production and purification of proteins, enzymes, and other biological molecules.