Glass lined reactor type

As a core equipment in industries such as chemical,pharmaceutical,and food,the selection decision of glass lined reactors needs to be based on three dimensions:process adaptability,safety and reliability,and economy.This article combines industry standards and engineering practice to systematically sort out the key elements of selection decision-making.

1、Process adaptability elements of enamel glass reactor types
1.Corrosion resistance:The enamel layer has corrosion resistance to media such as 98%concentrated sulfuric acid and 30%sodium hydroxide,but should avoid prohibited media such as hydrofluoric acid and hot concentrated phosphoric acid.A case study of a certain enterprise shows that when using a regular enamel glass reactor to treat fluorine-containing wastewater,porcelain layer peeling occurs within 24 hours,and the equipment life is shortened by 90%.
3.Viscosity and mixing requirements:For high viscosity materials,anchor or screw belt mixing should be used,with a speed controlled at 30-60r/min;Low viscosity materials are suitable for turbine stirring,with a speed of up to 150r/min.
4.Temperature and pressure boundary:Conventional equipment has a temperature resistance range of-20℃to 200℃and a pressure resistance of 0.2-0.6MPa.Special models need to be customized for high temperature and high pressure processes.
2、Equipment type selection
1.Open and closed structures:Laboratory experiments often use open structures for easy maintenance and cleaning;For large-scale production(≥5000L),a closed structure is used to ensure sealing and safety.
2.Reaction distillation storage integration:Glass lined reactor type integrated equipment can reduce material transfer losses.For example,a certain spice enterprise adopts a distillation reaction storage triad,which increases product yield by 12%and reduces energy consumption by 18%.
3、Safety and reliability elements
1.Pressure resistant redundant design:The design pressure of the glass lined reactor type should be 15-20%higher than the operating pressure,and it should be equipped with double safety devices such as rupture discs and safety valves.When operating at an overpressure of 10%,the deviation between the starting pressure of the bursting disc and the design value is≤3,ensuring the safety of the equipment body
2.Selection of sealing system:Mechanical seals are suitable for high temperature,high pressure,and high corrosion environments,while packing seals are suitable for low-pressure general media.A comparative test in a certain chemical plant shows that the service life of mechanical seals can reach 30000 hours,which is 5 times longer than that of packing seals,but the initial cost is 100%higher.
The selection of glass lined reactor types should be based on a deep understanding of the essence of the process.Through a three-dimensional evaluation system of process adaptability,safety and reliability,and economy,combined with quantitative decision-making tools and simulation verification methods,enterprises can achieve a balance between equipment performance and economic benefits.With the penetration of digital twins and AI technology,future selection decisions will evolve towards predictability and self optimization.