Description

The CEU utilises the sugar inversion reaction (sucrose -> glucose + fructose) to study the performance of packed bed chemical and biological catalytic reactors.

A colorimetric assay is used to determine the degree of conversion using an optical sensor. Assays may be automated using optional flow injection analysis.

Experimental Content

• Understanding the principles of packed bed catalytic reactors
• Mass balancing
• Examination of steady and unsteady state catalysis
• Comparison of chemical and biological (enzymic) catalysis
• Flow characterisation in a packed bed
• Understanding the principles of flow injection analysis (FIA)

Requirements

Electricity Requirements:

CEU-A: 220-240V / 1ph / 50Hz / 5A
CEU-B: 120V / 1ph / 60Hz / 10A
CEU-G: 220-240V / 1ph / 60Hz / 5A

Software:

Requires the user to have a PC running Windows 7 or above with a USB port.

Consumables:

500ml of 2M Hydrochloric acid
500ml of 2M Calcium chloride
3kg Amberlite
10g Glucose
38g Sucrose
1kg Liquid Glucose (oxidase)
250mg Invertase
30g of Sodium alginate

Dimensions

Length: 1.00m

Width: 0.50m

Height: 0.60m