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PLR PMCD-G20 Plate Microchannel Photoreactor

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PLR PMCD-G20 Plate Microchannel Photoreactor
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The core of the product adopts a precision-machined microchannel structure, combined with a high-energy light source, to achieve efficient in-situ coupling of reactions and light, effectively enhancing reaction rates and selectivity. Compared with traditional batch reactors, this product has core advantages of compact structure, high mass/heat transfer efficiency, and safety control, meeting diverse needs from laboratory R&D to industrial production. It is an ideal choice for fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and environmental protection. 

Device Features:

Superb Mass and Heat Transfer
Three-dimensional channel enhances mixing, increasing mass and heat transfer efficiency several times.

Industrial-grade Reliability
Pressure resistance of 10 bar (customizable to 20 bar)
Compatible with gas-liquid/liquid-liquid heterogeneous complex systems.

Precise Light Energy Control
Dual-side light source irradiation, light power density reaches several W/cm².

Compact Modular Design
Reduced footprint, supports parallel expansion of multiple modules.

Rich Customization Options
Size and channel form can be customized.
Light source can also be customized according to reactor size, shape, and channel direction.

Lower Ownership Costs
Price is only 60% of similar foreign equipment, maintenance costs reduced by 50%.

Application Fields:

  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous (photo) reactions: liquid phase homogeneous, gas-liquid/liquid-liquid heterogeneous;
  • Photo-induced free radical reactions: such as photobromination, photochlorination, free radical polymerization, etc.;
  • Synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates: such as Vitamin D, chiral drugs, etc.;
  • Preparation processes for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals: photochemical synthesis and extraction processes.
     

Types of reactors of different specifications

Types of reactors of different specifications

 

 

 

Technical Parameters
Product Model PLR PMCD-G20
Material Glass Multiple materials available
Light Source Wavelength 255 ~ 760 nm Multiple wavelengths available
Light Source Type Surface light source Long service life
Unit Power 10 ~ 120 W Adjustable, light power can be regulated
Temperature Control Range -20 ~ 80℃ Precise control
Reaction Volume 5 mL/10 mL/20 mL Various liquid capacities available to meet different residence times of reaction liquids
Reaction Type Gas-liquid / Liquid-liquid / Liquid-solid reaction  
Channel Design Gas-liquid phase channel 3 liquid phase channels + 1 gas phase channel
Liquid Flow Rate 1.5 ~ 8.5 mL/min  
Gas Flow Rate 4 ~ 20 mL/min  
Reaction Layer Pressure 0 ~ 10 bar Customizable to 20 bar
Heat Exchange Layer Pressure 0 ~ 5 bar  
Gas-liquid Flow Pattern Taylor fluid Increases the contact area of the two phases, accelerating the reaction rate
Real-time Monitoring Fiber optic spectrometer Real-time monitoring of the absorption spectrum of the reaction effluent
Body Dimensions 810 mm × 600 mm × 500 mm
Applicable Reactions Free radical chain reactions initiated by substrates excited by ultraviolet light, free radical reactions initiated by catalysts excited by visible light, simulating reactions under sunlight.
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