What is the difference between open and closed glass-lined reactors?
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Why is it necessary to make a distinction between open and closed types? Generally, the size of open-type reactors is smaller than that of closed-type reactors – is this due to manufacturing processes or something else? I’ve never been able to figure it out; can someone explain it?
Generally speaking, the difference between open and closed types lies in whether there is a **ring**. An open design is used to facilitate the installation and removal of internal components. Due to the relatively small size, and with no sufficient space to install manholes aside from the process piping and mixing equipment, an **open design was used. For larger-sized equipment, since there is space to provide manholes, a closed type can be used.