Membrane reactor

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Product overview
The dehydration reactor is a multipurpose apparatus that combines chemical reaction, dehydration by membrane and simple distillation in a single unit. It integrates a zeolite dehydration membrane and a removable stainless steel basket for catalyst, enabling solvent-free water removal and streamlined separation workflows.

Function
For mixtures where two compounds have similar boiling points and one component is an alcohol, aldehyde or related functional group, the unit enables in situ conversion (for example esterification or acetalization) followed by membrane dehydration and subsequent simple distillation to effect separation.

Features

• No high-performance distillation column required even when components have close boiling points.
• Operates as a single apparatus for reaction and distillation steps.
• Integrated zeolite dehydration membrane eliminates the need for dehydration solvents (e.g. toluene).
• Reusable strongly acidic ion-exchange resin is used as catalyst.
• Removable stainless steel basket allows catalyst recovery and reuse.
• No vessel change required between reaction and distillation operations.
• Design allows straightforward scale-up to production plant.
• Applicable to a broad range of chemistries and separations.
• Potential for cost reduction compared with multi-equipment workflows.

Notes
This apparatus is not suitable for all substances; compatibility depends on reaction chemistry and membrane/catalyst tolerance. Perform compatibility testing prior to scale-up.

Technical specifications

• Multipurpose reaction and distillation apparatus enabling combined chemical reaction, membrane dehydration and simple distillation.
• Integrated zeolite dehydration membrane for water removal without dehydration solvents.
• Reusable strongly acidic ion-exchange resin used as catalyst.
• Removable stainless steel catalyst basket for catalyst handling and reuse.
• No vessel change required between reaction and distillation operations.
• Engineered for easy scale-up to production scale.
• Suitable for separating compounds with similar boiling points via esterification or acetalization followed by simple distillation.