Loading factor of horizontal reactors
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A 25-liter horizontal reactor is needed for the alkylation of salicylic acid. What is the loading factor for horizontal reactors, and does the reactor come equipped with a stirrer?
It is recommended that the poster discuss this matter with the process designers.
Check the manual; it can’t be explained in just one sentence.
The poster is referring to horizontal containers with mixing functions; the loading factor generally ranges from 0.6 to 0.85. If foam is generated or the material boils during the reaction, a value of 0.6 to 0.7 should be used, while if the reaction proceeds smoothly, a value of 0.8 to 0.85 can be adopted.