The GUNT Packed Column Flow Trainer is designed for studying flow behavior and hydrodynamic processes in packed columns, commonly used in process engineering, wastewater treatment, air purification, and biotechnology systems. The unit enables hands-on exploration of parameters critical to column efficiency, such as wetting, flow resistance, and contact time.
Product Features
- Transparent packed column for visual observation of flow behavior
- Used for simulating adsorption columns and fixed bed reactors
- Enables study of wall effects, flooding point, and flow patterns
- Pressure measurement ports at top, middle, and bottom to determine pressure losses
- Can operate with water or a combination of water and air
- Supports co-current and counter-current flow for realistic process simulation
- Counterflow water-air operation simulates absorption column behavior
- Interchangeable packed bed allows testing with various packing materials and shapes
- Closed water circuit with tank, pump, flow meter, and valve
- Air supply includes integrated compressor, flow meter, and control valve
Benefits
- Ideal for demonstrating industrial principles of absorption, adsorption, and catalysis
- Enhances understanding of packed bed dynamics, flow resistance, and mass transfer
- Flexible configuration enables simulation of multiple real-world column setups
- Transparent design supports easy visual inspection of flow characteristics
Why Choose the GUNT Packed Column Trainer?
Engineered for process and environmental engineering training, this packed column unit offers exceptional versatility and visibility. It empowers students and professionals to analyze flow regimes, pressure losses, and performance parameters under different configurations. The unit’s ability to work with various packing materials and simulate real reactor or absorber setups makes it a powerful educational and research tool.
