Flow Reactor (FR) Series for Catalytic Evaluation

Explore the Micromeritics Flow Reactor (FR) Series for catalytic evaluation, featuring highly advanced modular laboratory screening units designed to measure the activity and selectivity of catalysts.

• The standard unit can be customized for various catalytic tests using different configurations and options.
• It provides real-time results with a very high level of accuracy and reproducibility.
• Additionally, it allows for programming a series of experiments with data acquisition and graphics capabilities.

Description

Flow Reactor (FR)

Flow Reactor (FR) Series for Catalytic Evaluation

This line of Micromeritics Flow Reactors (FR), which replaces the Micromeritics Microactivity Effi, has extremely sophisticated modular laboratory screening equipment for determining the activity and selectivity of catalysts. The FR-100 and FR-200 have been designed to help reduce the amount of time and money needed for catalyst development and screening.

Hydrocracking, hydrotreating, isomerization, hydrogenation, hydrodesulfurization (HDS), oxidation, hydrodenitrogenation (HDN), reforming (aromatization), GTL (Fischer-Tropsch), and steam reforming are just a few of the many processes that each model can handle. Studies on sustainable reactions, methane activation, and biofuels are all excellent uses for these tabletop reactors.

Key Features

• Fully customizable with a wide range of setups and choices to meet the user's demands for catalytic testing
• Compact size reduces the need for costly lab space and may be installed inside a fume hood.
• Automated processes cut down on test time and decrease user error.
• Equipped with an inbuilt control system with several pressure and temperature sensors to monitor and manage reaction research
• Expandable to accommodate future requirements, such as detectors or add-on accessories that safeguard investment, such as GC/MS, extra gas and liquid feeds, liquid-liquid gas (LLG) separators, and others upon request.
• An integrated safety system can be employed in both autonomous and automatic modes to safeguard lab personnel and equipment. The instrument and the operator are both protected by the safety system.
• Control pressure for research in conditions that are relevant to the commercial world.

Multi Reactor (MR)

Fully Automated and Computer-Controlled Catalyst Evaluation Units

The highly productive laboratory evaluation devices of the Micromeritics Multi Reactor series allow scientists to analyze the activity and selectivity of catalysts for screening and kinetic investigations in a comprehensive manner.

Four or eight separate, parallel, fully automated, computer-controlled catalyst lab reactors are part of the MR series setups. MR models with more reactors are provided upon request.

The adaptability of the series makes it possible to identify operational difficulties and choose the best experimental settings. It also makes it possible to compare catalysts using identical reaction parameters.

The series' accurate temperature control and feeding system allow for the in-situ and sequential stages of response and regeneration.

Key Features

• A fully automated modular system enhances robust test studies and catalyst screening.
• Adaptable to the specific requirements of each application guarantees a high degree of versatility
• Extrudates and powders can both be accommodated by the flow reactor architecture.
• Quartz inert reactor chamber to prevent unwanted side reactions
• There are several applications for the MR-4 and MR-8 thanks to their gas and optional liquid feeding systems.
• Software that is easy to use for creating experimental investigations and ongoing system monitoring
• Easily combined with spectroscopy and chromatography, among other analytics.

Specifications

Flow Reactor (FR)

Flow Reactor (FR) Specifications

Source: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

Multi Reactor (MR)

Multi Reactor (FR) Specifications

Source: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

Technology

Micromeritics Flow Reactors (FR)

Fully Automated and Controlled Catalyst Screening Units for the Laboratory

Micromeritics Flow Reactors, FR 100 and FR 200 are highly sophisticated modular laboratory screening models that can handle a wide range of reactions, such as isomerization, hydrocracking, hydrotreating, hydrogenation, hydrodesulfurization (HDS), oxidation, hydrodenitrogenation (HDN), reforming (aromatization), GTL (Fischer-Tropsch), and steam reforming.

These benchtop reactors also bring commercially relevant settings for catalyst research into the lab, making them perfect for investigations on biofuels, methane activation, and sustainable processes. The FR series' small size allows for possible installation under a fume hood while conserving critical lab space.

Embedded temperature and pressure control sensors and easily customizable automated algorithms guarantee highly precise and dependable reaction studies for various applications.

Built with the future in mind, the robust, secure, and adaptable bench-scale reactor architecture offers choices to connect with LC, GC, FTIR, and MS systems and extension possibilities for additional gas and liquid feeds or a liquid-liquid gas (LLG) separator.

Configurable Activity and Selectivity Testing in a Small Footprint

Key Features:

• Adaptable to the user's requirements for catalytic testing, offering multiple setups and possibilities
• Compact size reduces the need for costly lab space and may be installed inside a fume hood.
• Automated processes can be remotely monitored, minimize user errors, and shorten test times.
• Equipped with an inbuilt control system with several pressure and temperature sensors to monitor and manage reaction research
• Adaptable to grow to accommodate future requirements, such as detectors or add-on accessories like GC/MS or more gas and liquid sources.
• Protect investment with a liquid-liquid gas (LLG) separation, available upon request.
• An integrated safety system can be used in an autonomous or automatic mode to safeguard lab personnel and equipment.
• Control pressure to do research in conditions that are relevant to the commercial world.

The Micromeritics FR series includes two models for evaluating catalytic activity and selectivity, screening catalysts, studying operating conditions, and studying reaction kinetics and reaction-regeneration cycles.

• The Micromeritics FR 100 is a state-of-the-art, fully automated, modular laboratory system that can be upgraded with both standard and custom non-standard components.
• The Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR 200 is a dual-reactor device that may be set up to conduct parallel or series reaction investigations.

Multi Reactor (MR)

Micromeritics Multi Catalyst Reactors (MR)

Automated 4 or 8 Independent, Parallel Lab Reactors in One Unit

Scientists can expedite catalyst research with the very adaptable Micromeritics Multi Catalyst Reactor (MR) series, which is computer-controlled and has high throughput testing capabilities. The evaluation units Micromeritics MR 4 or MR 8 can analyze 120 weekly kinetic data points. Researchers can evaluate heterogeneous catalysts' activity and selectivity for kinetic and screening investigations in great detail.

For various applications, the automated MR 4 and MR 8 offer operational flexibility to determine the best response conditions and comprehend operational issues. The MR 4 or MR 8 can be designed to meet the needs of specific applications because of their high degree of flexibility and optional gas or liquid feeding systems.

Reaction and regeneration, for instance, can be carried out in situ and in successive stages because of this. Micromeritics MR 4 or MR 8 are operated or monitored by a user-friendly program that simplifies experimental research specifications. They can be combined with various analytics, such as chromatography and spectroscopy.

Catalyst Testing Rates of 120 Kinetic Data Points a Week Save Time and Resources During Screening

Key Features

• A fully automated modular system enhances robust test studies and catalyst screening.
• Adaptable to the specific requirements of each application guarantees a high degree of adaptability
• Extrudates and powders can both be accommodated by the flow reactor architecture.
• Quartz inert reactor chamber to prevent unwanted side reactions
• There are several applications for the MR-4 and MR-8 thanks to their gas and optional liquid feeding systems.
• Easily combined with spectroscopy and chromatography, among other analytics
• Software that is easy to use to define experimental studies and continuously monitor the system allows for remote system monitoring.

The High Productivity Catalyst Evaluation Units are Available in Multiple Configurations

• MR 4 and MR 8 Micromeritics Multi Catalyst Reactors: Completely computer-controlled and automated catalyst assessment system with 4 or 8 microreactors for incredibly adaptable screening investigations
• Additional combinations are available upon request: In addition to independent individual reactor control for kinetic studies and process design, the number of reactors can be tailored to catalyst screening investigations.

MR 4 and MR 8 Multi Catalyst Reactors Support the Following Studies

• Automated assessment of catalysts
• Reaction screening in parallel
• Kinetics of Reactions: The process of hydrogenation
• Restructuring
• Upgrading of hydrocarbons
• Conversion through catalysis
• Activation of methane
• Liquids made from tire valorization, plastic, or biomass
• Two types of oxidation: partial and selective

Available Configurations

Flow Reactor (FR)

Flow Reactor (FR) – Available Configurations

• The Micromeritics FR-100 Flow Reactor is a state-of-the-art, automated, modular laboratory device that measures selectivity and catalysis.
• The Micromeritics Flow Reactor FR-200 is a dual-reactor device that may be set up to conduct parallel or series reaction investigations.

Video Credit: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

Multi Reactor (MR)

Multi Reactor (MR) – Available Configurations

• Micromeritics Multi Reactor MR-4 and MR-8: A fully computer-controlled, fully automated catalyst assessment equipment featuring four or eight microreactors for incredibly adaptable screening investigations
• Additional combinations are available upon request: As well as independent individual reactor control for kinetic studies and process design, the number of reactors can be tailored to catalyst screening investigations.

Software

Microactive FR & MR Series

• Process@ is an intuitive real-time SCADA program built on digital communications and LabVIEW.
• Automatic device session table modifications. Conditional lines can be easily programmed for more effective experimentation.
• Process and control values are monitored, and data is acquired.
• Capabilities of graphs.
• Every parameter is kept in a log file for graphical and data processing purposes later. Simple spreadsheet export. 

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Product Overview. Video Credit: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

FR100. Video Credit: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

FR200. Video Credit: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

LGS. Video Credit: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation