Batch Enzyme Reactor Apparatus .
Batch Enzyme Reactor
Specification of Batch Enzyme Reactor
- This
is a reactor system specially designed to perform batch enzyme reaction
utilizing the glucose isomerisation reaction catalyze by glucose
isomerase. The unit is used to demonstrate batch enzyme kinetics and
enzyme characteristics.
- The
reactors use the saponification reaction between ethyl acetate and
sodium hydroxide. This provides a well understood and safe reaction for
the students to investigate the different reactor types.
- Developed
a set of algorithms which link the degree of conversions of the
reactants to the electrical conductivity of the product. In this way the
progress of the reaction can be monitored in real time, without the
inconvenience and innaccuracy of titration methods.
- The fourth reactor - stirred tank reactor in series - is mounted on a dedicated unit.
Features of Batch Enzyme Reactor
- Small bench top equipment
- Real time reaction monitoring
- Data logging facility available
- Cost effective - 3 reactors share same service unit
- Safe and student friendly
- Four different types of reactor