RTD Studies in Plug Flow Tubular Reactor (Straight Tube Type)

The Present set up consists of one overhead feed tank through which water is fed to the reactor. Rotameter is provided to measure flow of water. The flow rate can be adjusted by operating the needle valve provided on rotameter. A straight tube type reactor kept horizontally and inclined upward at outlet from where samples are collected for analysis. For understanding the R.T.D. characteristics, a special arrangement to inject tracer into the lower end of reactor, using a syringe is provided.