The GUNT Airlift Reactor Unit is a submerged gas-lift bioreactor designed to study characteristic properties of airlift reactors using air, nitrogen, and water.
Product Features
- Compressed air introduced at the bottom via gas distributor to create upward flow (riser) through air bubbles
- Gas-free liquid flows downward in parallel section called the downcomer, creating continuous circulation
- Additional feed tank with pump allows continuous perfusion operation
- Flow rate of air controls the velocity of circulation in the reactor
- Oxygen content in water can be increased with air or reduced with nitrogen for mass transfer studies
- Mass transfer coefficient of oxygen in water can be determined
- Liquid superficial velocity measured by electrical conductivity using salt solution and metering pump
- Mixing time determined using an indicator
- Gas content monitored by liquid level in the airlift reactor
- Measured values displayed digitally and can be transmitted via USB to PC for analysis with included software
Benefits
- Enables detailed study of gas-liquid mass transfer and hydrodynamics in airlift reactors
- Flexible use of air and nitrogen gases for varied experimental conditions
- Accurate measurement and digital data logging for comprehensive analysis
- Ideal for education and research in process engineering and biotechnology
Why Choose the GUNT Airlift Reactor Unit?
This unit provides practical insights into the dynamics and mass transfer characteristics of airlift reactors, combining precise control, measurement, and data acquisition for advanced learning and experimentation.
