Hydrogenators

HydrogenatorsAdvantages

  • Optimal contact between dextrose, hydrogen and catalyst
  • Optimal utilization of catalyst
  • Easy test sampling during production
  • Working pressure and temperature adapted to provide shorter reaction time
  • Resistant against tear and wear
  • Different sizes. Production capacity from 700 kg/h to 2,000 kg/h

Characteristics

  • Batch-wise hydrogenation
  • Special agitator designed for high circulation rate.
  • The Hydrogenator is designed to give optimal conditions for agitation (height/diameter relation, baffles etc.)
  • Special sampling system, which allows sampling even at highest pressure and temperature.
  • Combined heating and cooling coil with high efficiency.
  • All parts in contact with the product are made of stainless steel.

Technical Specification

The DSSE Hydrogenator is developed for hydrogenation of dextrose to sorbitol. In the Hydrogenator a dextrose solution (DS 50%), containing an activated nickel catalyst, is heated and exposed to hydrogen under high pressure. The DSSE Hydrogenator works under a pressure of approximately 50 bar (g) and a temperature of 140ºC. The process is batch-wise and the total time per charge amounts to 5-8 hours depending on the process design.


The reaction takes place theoretically as follows:
C6H12O6 + H2 -> C6H14O6 + 57.4 kJoule/kmol

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