Hydrogenation trials using EKATO’s unique reactor system

Robinson Brothers is currently trialling hydrogenation studies using EKATO’s unique reactor system.

Hydrogenation is one of the Robinson Brothers core chemistry competences; offering autoclaves at 900 L - 2,250 L scale that are capable of operating at 4bar - 70bar. With this new technology, the company is exploring new methods of improving reaction throughput.

The EKATO hydrogenation reactor has a unique agitator, known as the EKATO Combined Gassing System. This is purposely built for gas-liquid reactions. The hollow design coupled with the rotational speed distributes hydrogen gas evenly in the reaction mixture. This in turn increases the reaction rate. Conventional stirrer design relies on good mixing, however, hydrogen gas can escape back to the surface reducing the rate of absorption and resulting in a slower rate of reaction.

Hydrogenation at Robinson Brothers
Robinson Brothers offers extensive know-how and expertise in catalytic hydrogenation processes. Manufacturing capabilities include:

• Production scale hydrogenation autoclave reactors from 900 L to 2,250 L
• Operable over a wide range of pressures and temperatures, if required at upto 70bar pressure and temperatures upto 200°C
• A range of transition metal and precious metal catalysts are used, including: Palladium (Pd), Platinum (Pt), Nickel (Ni), Ruthenium (Ru), and Rhodium (Rh)

Figure (right): EKATO reactor system installed for a hydrogenation trial at Robinson Brothers.

Hydrogenation autoclaves are linked to arrays of flexible multi-purpose reactors for both upstream/downstream processing, product work-up and isolation, having segregated solids handling facilities. Click here to find out more.

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Robinson Brothers is a leading UK chemical manufacturer of fine chemicals and rubber accelerators. Our team of Chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation. This experience has led us to become a reliable supplier to organisations; serving the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others.

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