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Lab Reactor ELA 5

Portable Process Development Unit for Gas-Liquid Reactions

ELA 5 is an easily transportable process development unit for gas-liquid reactions, which comprises a reactor unit operable in an EX-proof area and a support unit with a process thermostat. It can be rented for trials at the EKATO laboratories or at your own facilities. EKATO’s specialists can facilitate the design and planning of your process development trials for data analysis and scale-up to plant scale.
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EKATO ELA 5 Laboratory Reactor How to: EKATO Product Instructions: Easy set-up and installation

Process Types

Batch or semi-batch, single or multiphase, across a wide range of gas-liquid processes:

  • Hydrogenation
  • Carboxylation
  • Oxidation
  • Ethoxylation
  • Propoxylation

Advantages

Customized agitation systems for:

  • Minimize mixing times
  • Maximize mass transfer
  • Efficient solids suspension
  • Effective heat transfer

Operating Conditions

  • Working volume 3 liters
  • Gas feed up to 1.6 m³/h
  • Temperatures: 25 to 250°C
  • Pressure: 0 to 81 bar (abs)
  • Viscosity: low viscous fluids

Features

  • Reactor unit operable in EX-proof area
  • Variety of different impeller systems such as the EKATO Combined Gassing System (EKATO PHASEJET and EKATO GASJET)
  • Adaptable baffle configuration and removable inner cooling coil

Our Services

Support from EKATO specialists:

    • Start-up of the unit on site
    • Assistance for operation
    • Scale-up expertise
    • Process guarantees

Process Monitoring

  • Gas feed rate
  • Temperatures (vessel and jacket)
  • Pressure
  • Impeller rotation speed

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EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH (EKATO RMT)

Focus: High-performance agitators, reactor agitators, process plants, mechanical seals
Typical Applications:

  • Chemical industry (specialty, polymer, bulk chemicals)
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Flue gas desulfurization
  • Biotechnology
  • Paints and coatings

Products & Services:

  • Customized agitators and impellers
  • Reactor agitators (e.g., coaxial, magnetic agitators)
  • Mechanical seals and seal supply systems
  • Process and pilot plants
  • CFD/FEA simulations, scale-up, engineering support
  • Global service network including maintenance, training, spare parts management

EKATO Systems GmbH

Focus: Vacuum processing units for liquids and solids (UNIMIX & SOLIDMIX)
Typical Applications:

  • Cosmetics industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Food industry
  • Chemical industry

Products & Services:

  • UNIMIX: Vacuum processing mixers for liquid to highly viscous products
  • SOLIDMIX: Solid mixers and dryers for powders and granules
  • Laboratory and pilot-scale systems (3–1000 liters)
  • GMP-compliant turnkey solutions including automation
  • Process consulting, development, scale-up, commissioning, maintenance

EKATO Fluid GmbH

Focus: Standardized, cost-effective industrial agitators
Typical Applications:

  • Chemical industry
  • Paints and coatings
  • Biotechnology
  • Biofuels
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Water and wastewater
  • Food industry
  • Pulp and paper
  • Fertilizers

Products & Services:

  • Top-entry and side-entry agitators (e.g., EM 2000, ES 2000, MD/SD)
  • Solutions for storage tanks, open and closed vessels
  • Simple mechanical seals
  • Short delivery times, high cost-efficiency
  • On-site commissioning and service

What does “Number of sealing faces” mean?

Single-acting mechanical seals
These seals have one sealing surface and only seal in one direction. They are generally simpler in design and are commonly used in applications where pressure is applied from only one side.

Double-acting mechanical seals
These seals have two sealing surfaces and can seal in both directions. They are ideal for applications where pressure may come from both sides or where a higher sealing performance is required.

Triple-acting mechanical seals
These are less common and used in specialized applications that require a more complex sealing setup. They offer additional sealing surfaces or mechanisms to ensure reliable sealing even in highly demanding environments.