Chemical reactions are not uniform. Some generate heat faster than you can remove it. Others need extended residence times with gentle agitation. The right reactor depends on your reaction kinetics, not your budget. We calculate heat transfer area, agitation power, and residence time distribution before we cut steel.

Industry Challenges

What Makes This Industry Different

Thermal runaway risk

Exothermic reactions can escape control if heat removal capacity is undersized. A jacket that looks adequate on paper may not match your actual reaction rate.

Mixing dead zones

Poor agitator selection creates regions where reaction doesn't proceed uniformly. Product quality varies batch to batch.

Material incompatibility

Chlorides, strong acids, and high-temperature media degrade standard stainless steel. Wrong material choice means premature failure and unplanned shutdown.

Our Approach

How ZW Solves These Challenges

Calculated Heat Transfer

We size jacket or internal coils based on your reaction kinetics data — not rules of thumb. If you need internal coils, we calculate the layout.

Agitator Engineering

Pitch blade, anchor, helical ribbon, or custom — matched to your medium viscosity and mass transfer needs. No vortex, no dead zones.

Material Selection Expertise

304, 316L, duplex, Hastelloy, titanium, PTFE-lined — we flag issues early. If chlorides are present above 60°C, 304 will crack. We tell you before you order.

Typical Specifications

Chemical Reactors — Key Parameters

ParameterSpecification
Volume Range 100L – 50,000L
Materials 304, 316L, Duplex, Hastelloy C276/C22, Titanium TA1/TA2
Design Pressure Up to 20 MPa
Heat Transfer Jacketed, internal coils, external loop
Certifications ASME VIII, GB150
Seal Type Magnetic coupling standard

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