Limpet Coil Reactor

Limpet coil reactor is a type of vessel used in chemical processing industries for carrying out chemical reactions under specific conditions. It is a cylindrical vessel with an external jacket that is welded onto the vessel’s outer surface. Inside the vessel, a helical coil is welded to the vessel’s internal surface, creating a Limpet coil. The helical coil acts as a heat transfer surface where heat transfer fluid flows, which is used to heat or cool the reactor contents.

Limpet coil reactors are commonly used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and petrochemicals. They are used in various processes, such as mixing, blending, heating, cooling, and chemical reactions. The reactor’s design allows for precise temperature control, making it ideal for exothermic and endothermic reactions.

Range Of volume : 0.5 KL To 80 KL
Material : Stainless Steel, Mind Steel, SS-316, SS304, BQ Plate, SA516-GR-70

One of the advantages of using a Limpet coil reactor is that it provides excellent heat transfer, which makes it ideal for processes that require precise temperature control. The reactor’s design allows for uniform heating or cooling of the contents, providing consistent and accurate results. Additionally, the use of a Limpet coil reactor allows for the processing of a wide range of chemicals and compounds.

Another advantage of using a Limpet coil reactor is its scalability. These reactors can be designed to handle a wide range of volumes, from small laboratory-scale reactors to large industrial-scale vessels. This makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, from research and development to large-scale manufacturing.

However, there are also some potential drawbacks to using a Limpet coil reactor. These reactors can be more expensive to manufacture and maintain than other types of reactors. Additionally, the design of the reactor can make it more difficult to clean and sterilize, which can be a concern in industries such as pharmaceuticals.

Overall, the use of Limpet coil reactors has become an integral part of many chemical processing industries. Their precise temperature control and scalability make them an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from small-scale research to large-scale manufacturing.

Salient Features :

Types of Stirrers :

  • As per ASME,ASTM,TEMA DIN, BIS, IS, API, and C-GMP.
  • Radiography Welding Quality done Qualified Welders.
  • High quality mirror finish
  • MS/SS Jacket or limpet coil for steam heating, cooling
  • Shaft entry sealed by oil seal, plain or water-cooled stuffing box, single or double mechanical seal
  • High-density glass wool insulation & SS cladding can be done on demand.
  • Anchor
  • Pitch Blade Turbine
  • Propeller
  • Hydrofoil
  • High Speed Homogenizer