Condensation Polymerization Set-up Apparatus

Specification:
CONDENSATION POLYMERIZATION SET-UP APPARATUS
Condensation Polymerization kettle is used to carry out a condensation polymerization reaction under batch conditions.

The polymerization reaction can be acid-catalyzed or self-catalyzed.

The set-up can be used to measure the extent of reaction & also the reaction rate constant.

The set-up consists of a jacketed type SS reactor fitted with variable speed agitator & baffles.

The reactor is fitted with Nichrome wire heaters and the temperature is controlled by the digital temperature controller.

Metered quantity of nitrogen gas from a cylinder, allowed entering in the reactor.

Set-up is complete & self-contained with sampling ports.

The top cover can be removed for cleaning purposes.
Feed is fed from the top through a funnel provided with S.S. Ball Valve.

An outlet is given to the Condenser fitted with a Perkins triangle for collecting the condensate.

Vapors are allowed to enter the shell of a condenser and cooling water is allowed to pass through the tube and condensate is collected.
Experimentation/Learning:
Objectives to study the kinetics of Condensation Polymerization in a Batch Reactor under isothermal conditions.
To calculate the rate constant and extent of reaction with and without acid catalyst.
Utilities Required Electricity Supply:
Single Phase, 220 VAC, 50 Hz, 5-15 Amp combined socket with earth connection.
Earth voltage should be less than 5 volts.
Water Supply
Floor Drain.
Floor Area: 1.5 m x 1.0 m
Instruments, Laboratory wares, and Chemicals required for analysis as per the system adopted.
High purity N2 Gas Cylinder with pressure regulator, end connection 1/4 BSP female.