What is the difference between a reaction kettle and a stirring tank
What is the difference between a reaction kettle and a stirring tank?
Many customers confuse reaction kettles with stirring tanks, but there is actually no clear demarcation point between the two types of equipment. Reaction kettles can also be called stirring tanks, and some stirring tanks can also be called reaction kettles. Both reaction kettles and stirring tanks are containers for stirring and mixing. The structure of reaction kettles is designed in a closed form. The stirring tank can be designed as an open cover tank or a closed form tank. If it is necessary to clearly distinguish between reaction kettles and stirring tanks, it can be distinguished from the following points:
Difference between mixing tank and reaction kettle:
Structure: The upper cover of the reaction kettle is of a head structure or a conical structure; The upper cover of the mixing tank can be a flat cover structure or a head structure.
2 Sealing: The sealing requirements for the reaction kettle are high, and mechanical seals should be selected; The sealing form of the mixing tank is made into a mechanical seal or a filler seal according to requirements.
Cost: The structure of the reactor is relatively complex and the cost is high; The structure of the mixing tank is relatively simple and the cost is relatively low.
Operation observation: The reaction kettle requires the assistance of accessories such as mirrors, pressure gauges, and level gauges to observe the situation of materials in the tank; The open lid type mixing tank can be used to observe the material condition in the tank by opening the lid or observing the population.
The appearance and structure of the reaction kettle and the mixing tank are similar, both of which can heat, stir, and insulate materials. The installation method is also the same, and both of them can be used for mixing liquid and solid on the production line. There are many types of stainless steel stirring tanks, including single layer stirring tanks, double layer stirring tanks, thermal insulation stirring tanks, vacuum type stirring tanks, and pressure type stirring tanks. Most reactors refer to tanks that require vacuum pumping or work under a certain pressure, so a reactor can be a type of stirring tank.