FR & MR Reactor Systems
Advanced System for measurement of catalytic activity
- The standard unit can be adapted for different catalytic tests through different configurations and options.
- Real time results with very high level of accuracy and reproducibility
- Programming of series of experiment with data acquisition and graphics capabilities
Flow Reactor (FR)
Flow Reactor (FR)
Flow Reactor (FR) Series for Catalyst Screening
Succeeding the Micromeritics Microactivity Effi, this series of Micromeritics Flow Reactors (FR) features highly advanced modular laboratory screening units for measuring the activity and selectivity of catalysts. The Micromeritics FR-50, FR-100 and FR-200 have been developed to help save time and resources during catalyst development and screening.
Each model accommodates a wide variety of reactions including but not limited to hydrocracking, hydrotreating, isomerization, hydrogenation, hydrodesulphurization (HDS), oxidation, hydrodenitrogenation (HDN), reforming (aromatization), GTL (Fischer-Tropsch), and steam reforming. These benchtop reactors are also ideal for research studies on topics such as biofuels, methane activation or sustainable reactions.
Key Features
- Fully configurable to the user’s catalytic testing needs with a variety of configurations and options
- Small footprint saves expensive lab space and optionally allows installation within a fume hood
- Automated routines minimize user errors and reduce test time
- Equipped with embedded control featuring multiple temperature and pressure sensors for monitoring and controlling reaction studies
- Expandable for future needs, e.g. detectors or optional accessories (e.g. GC/MS, additional gas and liquid feeds, Liquid Liquid Gas (LLG) separator, others upon request) that protects your investment
- Integrated safety system can be used in automatic and autonomous mode to protect lab staff and instrument. The safety system ensures that both, the user and the instrument is protected.
- Pressure control to perform experiments at commercially relevant conditions
Multi Reactor (MR)
Multi Reactor (MR)
Fully automated and computer-controlled catalyst evaluation units
The Micromeritics Multi Reactor series features highly productive evaluation units for the laboratory that enable scientists to comprehensively measure the activity and selectivity of catalysts for screening and kinetic studies.
The MR series configurations include 4 or 8 independent, parallel catalyst lab reactors that are fully automated, and computer controlled. MR models with additional reactors are available on request.
The series’ versatility allows determining optimal experimental conditions and detecting operational challenges. Furthermore, it allows the comparison of catalysts under the same reaction conditions.
Due to the series’ precise temperature-control and feeding system, reaction and regeneration can be carried in-situ and at consecutives stages.
Key Features
- Fully automated modular system optimized for catalyst screening and providing reliable test studies
- Configurable to individual application needs ensures a high level of flexibility
- Flow reactor design accommodates both, extrudates and powders
- Inert reactor chamber made of quartz to avoid undesirable side-reactions
- Gas and optional liquids feeding systems allow the MR-4 and MR-8 to be used for a wide range of applications
- User-friendly software for defining experimental studies and continuous monitoring of the system
- Easily integrated with a range of analytics including chromatography and spectroscopy
Specifications
Flow Reactor (FR)
Flow Reactor (FR) Specifications
| Micromeritics | Flow Reactor FR-50 | Flow Reactor FR-100 | Flow Reactor FR-200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | OPTIONAL | STANDARD | OPTIONAL | STANDARD | OPTIONAL | |
| Number of Reactors | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| HP L/G Separator (L1) | – | 1 | INCLUDED | 2 | 1 (2 in Parallel Conf.) | 2 |
| HP L/L/G Separator (L2, i.e. FT) | – | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Temperature | Max. 1100 ºC Quartz Reactor |
Max. 1100 ℃ with Special Alloys | Max. 800 ℃ with SS316 Reactor | Max. 1100 ℃ with Special Alloys | Max. 800 ℃ with SS316 Reactor | Max. 1100 ℃ with Special Alloys |
| Pressure | Atmospheric | Max. 100 Bar | Max. 100 Bar | Max. 200 Bar | Max. 100 Bar | Max. 200 Bar |
| Gas Feed | 2MFC | Up to 4 MFC | 3 MFC | Up to 6 MFC | 3-4 MFC | Up to 6 MFC |
| Liquid Feed | – | 1 HPLC Pump | – | Up to 2 HPLC Pump (or Syringe) | – | Up to 2 HPLC pump (or Syringe) |
| Heated Liquid Feed and Pump Head | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Scale | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Mass Flow Meter in Gas Outlet | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Reactor Bypass Valve | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| L/G Separator Bypass Valve | – | – | – | OPTION | – | Only Optional in Duo Conf. |
| Up/Down Flow Selection Valve | – | – | – | OPTION | – | Only Optional in Duo Conf. |
| Reactor Size | 10.0mm ID | Smaller (7.9mm and 5.1 mm ID) | 9.1mm ID | Smaller and Bigger (5.1, 7.9, 13.1, 17.5 and 23.8mm ID) | 9.1mm ID | Smaller and Bigger (5.1, 7.9, 13.1 and 17.5) |
| Quartz Reactor | – | OPTION | – | OPTION | – | OPTION |
| Special Alloy | – | OPTION | – | OPTION | – | OPTION |
| Wax Trap | – | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Fluidized Bed Reactor | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Liquid Multisampler | – | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
Multi Reactor (MR)
Multi Reactor (FR) Specifications
| Micromeritics | Multi Reactor MR-4 | Multi Reactor MR-8 * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | OPTIONAL* | STANDARD | OPTIONAL* | |
| Number of Modules | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| Number of Reactors | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 or 12 |
| Gas Feed in each Reactor | 10-100 ml/min | – | 10-100 ml/min | – |
| Liquid Feed | 0.01-0.5 ml/min | – | 0.01-0.5 ml/min | – |
| Reaction max. Temperature | 800 ºC & 1barg 650 ºC & 80 barg |
950 ºC | 800 ºC & 1barg 650 ºC & 80 barg |
950 ºC |
| Reaction Module Temperature Control | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Individual Reactor Temperature Control | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Reaction max. Pressure | 80 barg | 180 barg | 80 barg | 180 barg |
| Reaction Module Pressure Control | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Individual Reactor Pressure Control | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Liquid Condensation | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Liquid automatic Sampling | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Mass Flow Meter in each Reactor Outlet | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Reactor Bypass Valve | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| L/G Separator Bypass Valvey | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Up/Down Flow Selection Valve | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Reactor Quartz Liner Size ID (mm) | 4 mm | 5 mm | – | – |
| Metal Cover special Alloy | SS316 | Hast X | SS316 | Hast X |
| Wax Trap | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Gas Chromatography | Yes | – | Yes | – |
Technology
Flow Reactors (FR)
MICROMERITICS FLOW REACTORS (FR)
Fully Automated and Controlled Catalyst Screening Units for the Laboratory
With its highly advanced modular laboratory screening models Micromeritics Flow Reactors (FR) 50, FR 100, and FR 200 a wide variety of reactions can be accommodated including but not limited to hydrocracking, hydrotreating, isomerization, hydrogenation, hydrodesulphurization (HDS), oxidation, hydrodenitrogenation (HDN), reforming (aromatization), GTL (Fischer-Tropsch), and steam reforming. These benchtop reactors are also ideal for research studies on topics such as biofuels, methane activation, and sustainable reactions and bring commercially relevant conditions for catalyst research into the lab.
The FR series’ compact design saves valuable lab space and can be optionally installed within a fume hood. Highly accurate and reliable reaction studies are ensured by embedded temperature and pressure control sensors along with automated routines that can be easily customized for a variety of applications. The powerful, safe, and flexible platform for bench-scale reactors has been built with the future in mind and includes options to interface with LC, GC, FTIR and MS systems; and expansion options for additional gas and liquid feeds, or a Liquid Liquid Gas (LLG) separator.
Configurable Activity and Selectivity Testing in a Small Footprint
Key Features:
- Customizable to the user’s catalytic testing needs with a variety of configurations and options
- Small footprint saves expensive lab space and optionally allows installation within a fume hood
- Automated routines minimize user errors and reduce test time – and can be monitored remotely
- Equipped with embedded control featuring multiple temperature and pressure sensors for monitoring and controlling reaction studies
- Expandable for future needs, eg. detectors or optional accessories (e.g. GC/MS, additional gas and liquid feeds.
- Liquid-Liquid Gas (LLG) separator, upon request) that protects your investment
- Integrated safety system can be used in automatic and autonomous mode to protect lab staff a and unit
- Pressure control to perform experiments at commercially relevant conditions
With regard to measuring catalytic activity and selectivity, catalyst screening, study of operation conditions, reaction kinetic and reaction-regeneration cycles, the Micromeritics FR series features three models:
- Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR 50: Compact basic semi-automated catalyst testing unit, upgradable standard options at any time.
- Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR 100: Advanced modular and fully automated laboratory system, upgradable with standard and customized non-standard options.
- Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR 200: Dual-reactor system that may be configured to perform reaction studies in series or parallel.
Multi Reactors (MR)
MICROMERITICS MULTI CATALYST REACTORS (MR)
Automated 4 or 8 Independent, Parallel Lab Reactors in One Unit
Due to its high throughput testing capabilities the highly versatile computer-controlled Micromeritics Multi Catalyst Reactor (MR) series enables scientists to accelerate catalyst research: The Micromeritics MR 4 or MR 8 evaluation units provide capabilities to investigate 120 kinetic data points per week. Researchers can comprehensively measure the activity and selectivity of heterogenous catalysts for screening and kinetic studies.
The automated MR 4 and MR 8 provide operational flexibility for determining optimal reaction conditions and understanding operational challenges for a wide range of applications. Due to the units’ high level of flexibility and gas or optional liquids feeding systems, the MR 4 or MR 8 can be configured to individual application needs: reaction and regeneration, for example, can be carried in-situ and at consecutive stages thanks to the precise temperature-control and feeding system.
The Micromeritics MR 4 or MR 8 are easily integrated with a range of analytics including chromatography and spectroscopy and are operated or monitored via a user-friendly software that makes experimental study definitions easy.
Catalyst Testing Rates of 120 Kinetic Data Points a Week Save Time and Resources During Screening
Key Features:
- Fully automated modular system optimized for catalyst screening and providing reliable test studies
- Configurable to individual application needs ensures a high level of flexibility
- Flow reactor design accommodates both, extrudates and powders
- Inert reactor chamber made of quartz to avoid undesirable side-reactions
- Gas and optional liquids feeding systems allow the MR-4 and MR-8 to be used for a wide range of applications
- Easily integrated with a range of analytics including chromatography and spectroscopy
- User-friendly software for defining experimental studies and continuous monitoring of the system
- System can be monitored remotely
The high productivity catalyst evaluation units are available in multiple configurations:
- Micromeritics Multi Catalyst Reactor MR 4 and MR 8: Fully automated, computer-controlled catalyst evaluation unit with 4 or 8 micro reactors for highly flexible screening studies
- Additional configurations are available on request: The number of reactors can be customized to your catalyst screening studies along with independent individual reactor control for kinetic studies and process design.
MR 4 and MR 8 multi catalyst reactors support the following studies:
- Automated catalyst evaluation
- Parallel reaction screening
- Reaction kinetics Hydrogenation
- Reforming
- Hydrocarbon upgrading
- Catalytic conversion
- Methane activation
- Liquids derived from biomass, plastic, or tires valorization
- Selective oxidation and partial oxidation
Available Configurations
Flow Reactor (FR)
Flow Reactor (FR) – Available Configurations
- Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR-50: Compact semi automated catalyst testing unit
- Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR-100: Advanced modular and automated laboratory system for measuring catalytic activity and selectivity
- Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR-200: A dual-reactor system that may be configured to perform reaction studies in series or parallel
Multi Reactor (MR)
Multi Reactor (MR) – Available Configurations
- Micromeritics Multi Reactor MR-4 and MR-8: Fully automated, computer-controlled catalyst evaluation unit with 4 or 8 micro reactors for highly flexible screening studies
- Additional configurations are available on request: The number of reactors can be customized to your catalyst screening studies along with independent individual reactor control for kinetic studies and process design.
Microactive FR & MR Series
- Process@ is a user-friendly real-time SCADA software based on LabVIEW and digital communications.
- Session table for automatic devices changes. Easy programming of conditional lines for more efficient experiments.
- Monitoring and data acquisition for process and control values.
- Graphs capabilities.
- All parameters are saved in a log file for later graphical representation and data treatment. Easy export to spreadsheets.
FR & MR Reactor Systems Resources
Brochures
Application Notes
- Characterizing Catalysts In Situ: Technology, Application And Value
- Customized High-Productivity Catalyst Screening
Standard Methods
Product Overview
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