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to keep the reactor at the required low temperature . In fact , the energy consumption for this process amounted to 130 MWh / year , with
CO 2 emissions reaching 75 tonnes .
Using our compact dynamic flow reactor , Flowid has designed a production skid of about 1 m ³ with a reactive hold-up of only 300 mL ( pictured ). In stark contrast to the batch process , the continuous system has resulted in an intrinsically safe , more accurately controllable and highly efficient process .
Due to continuous production at ambient temperature production
capacity has effectively doubled , while circumventing the need for expensive cooling measures . This has led to substantial reductions in energy consumption ( from 130 to 22 MWh / year ) and CO 2 emissions ( from 75 to 12.5 tonnes ).
Conclusion
By combining the advantages of dynamic technology with flow chemistry , the dynamic flow reactor increases mass transfer rates and thus intensifies multiphase chemical reactions . Recent applications in multi-phase processing
have allowed customers to meet increased demand while still complying with safety and environmental regulations .
In addition , their processes can now be performed inherently safely , while simultaneously running more economically . With its proven reliability and demonstrated advantages , the SpinPro reactor is becoming increasingly prevalent in production sites worldwide , underscoring its position as a valuable tool in the chemical industry ’ s transition to continuous manufacturing . ●
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Dr Kevin van Eeten
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & FLOW SOLUTIONS
FLOWID k + 31 6 4585 5431 J kevin . vaneeten @ flowid . nl j www . flowid . nl
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