EKATO
Pilot Plant ELA 50
Process Development Plant for Highly Viscous Applications
ELA 50 is a pilot plant for process developments in a 50 l scale and is preferably used for highly viscous applications. It comprises a reactor with a coaxial agitator system which allows operation of a central and a close-to-the-wall impeller. A vacuum station can be used for degassing and solvent recovery. These units are installed in an EX-proof area and suitable for operation with flammable liquids. Processes are investigated under well defined fluid dynamic conditions.
Process Types
Batch or semi-batch, single or multiphase, across a wide range of processes:
- Low to high viscosities
- Suspension
- Degassing
- Dispersion
- Solvent evaporation
Optimization of the Agitation System to
- Minimize mixing times
- Maximize mass transfer
- Provide efficient solids suspension
- Increase heat transfer
Operating Conditions
- Working volume 60 litres
- Temperatures: 20 to 200°C
- Pressure: 40 mbar (abs) to 4 bar (abs)
- Viscosity: up to 1,000 Pa s
Features
- Plant is EX-proof (T3, IIB)
- Variety of different impeller systems from central impellers to close-to-the-wall impellers (also suitable for parallel coaxial installation)
- Vacuum station with condenser
- Modification for steam injection into the vessel and lower temperatures possible
Our Services
Support from EKATO mixing specialists:
- Trials performed at EKATO laboratories
- Scale-up expertise
- Guarantees for key process parameters
- Analytical services (density, viscosity, GC, HPLC)
Process Monitoring
- Temperatures (vessel and jacket)
- Pressure
- Impeller speed
- Impeller torque/power input
