Chemical Engineering Lab Equipment
Specialized laboratory infrastructure designed for engineering colleges to explore process kinetics, mass transfer, and industrial chemical operations.
Plate & Frame Filter Press
Examine industrial filtration kinetics through solid-liquid separation. This setup facilitates cake resistance studies and wash efficiency analysis. Students gain hands-on experience in cyclic operation and optimal filter cloth selection for various slurry types, preparing them for large-scale chemical processing plants.
Ball Mill
Analyze size reduction principles and validate Bond's Work Index. The experiment focuses on grinding efficiency, power consumption versus RPM, and particle size distribution. It provides essential learning for mineral processing and fine chemical manufacturing modules.
Jaw Crusher
Laboratory-scale crushing of bulk materials for comminution theory validation. This unit demonstrates reduction ratios, mechanical advantage, and energy requirements in primary crushing. Students evaluate work inputs and capacity relationships critical for initial stage industrial processing.
Rotary Vacuum Filter
Continuous filtration demonstration showcasing cake formation and removal under vacuum conditions. Ideal for teaching industrial dewatering techniques and rotary drum operation speeds. The setup allows for the study of filtrate flow rates and cake moisture content profiles.
Packed Bed / Fluidised Bed Column
Investigation of pressure drop across porous media and fluidization velocities. This apparatus is critical for understanding catalytic reactors, mass transfer, and multiphase flow dynamics. Students observe flow regimes and determine minimum fluidization velocity in vertical columns.
Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger
Fundamental study of counter-current and co-current heat transfer. This unit evaluates overall heat transfer coefficients, LMTD, and industrial heat exchange performance metrics. It serves as a core introductory tool for thermal engineering and energy balance calculations.
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
Comprehensive analysis of industrial heating and cooling capacity using multiple tube passes and baffles. The study focuses on heat balance, effectiveness-NTU methods, and fouling factor calculations. It mirrors typical plant cross-flow heat exchange configurations and efficiencies.
Wetted Wall Column
Accurate determination of gas-phase mass transfer coefficients. Students observe stable film formation and calculate transfer rates in absorption and evaporation processes. This equipment is vital for studying boundary layer theories and gas-liquid interaction kinetics.
Simple / Steam Distillation Unit
Demonstration of separation based on vapor pressure differences. Essential for teaching binary mixture purification, Raoult’s Law, and volatile oil extraction. Students learn about reflux ratios, batch separation, and the impact of steam injection on boiling points.
Batch Reactor (Stirred Tank)
Study of reaction kinetics and temperature control in a controlled stirred environment. The unit focuses on conversion rates, mixing efficiency, and non-isothermal operation profiles. It provides practical insights into the basics of industrial chemical synthesis and batch processing.
Plug Flow Reactor
Continuous reaction kinetics study in a tubular flow system. The apparatus analyzes residence time distribution (RTD), conversion gradients, and reactor scaling. It is fundamental for students learning about steady-state operations and continuous product output in chemical plants.
Cooling Tower (Chemical)
Practical application of humidification and cooling principles. The system evaluates cooling range, approach, and tower effectiveness in heat rejection. Students gain a deep understanding of air-water contact and the thermodynamics of industrial evaporative cooling towers.