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Literature:
Sales Literature 5500 HPCL Reactors
443M Instruction Manual for 5500 Compact Mini
445M Instruction Manual for 5500 Micro Reactors
234M Magnetic Drive Operating Instructions
441M Op Inst for A3040HC Compact Mag Drive
231M Rupture Disc Instructions
444M Assembly Instructions for 5500 Retro-Fit
230M Safety-Operation Reactors & Pressure Vessels
201M Limited Warranty

 

Familiar Parr Designs

All of the safety, convenience and reliability features which have been the hallmark of Parr pressure reaction equipment for more than 50 years have been incorporated into a new line of high pressure, compact laboratory reactors. (HPCL - reactors.)

The Series 5500 HPCL Reactors are based upon our popular micro and mini, Series 4590 & 4560 Reactors. There are several differences between these new reactors and their original counterparts. Primarily, these are:

1. A smaller, more compact magnetic drive
   is installed.
2. A smaller, more compact variable speed
   stirrer motor.
3. The larger support stand, overarm and
   motor have been eliminated.
4. An Aluminum Block Heater also serves as the support stand.

As a result of these changes, we are now able to offer these new reactors to users who do not require the wide variety of options and expandability provided by our Series 4500 Reactors at a significantly lower cost. These new designs will be welcomed by not only investigators with limited space or budgets, but also by investigators building multiple reactor installations for combinatorial chemistry or high throughput investigations.

The reaction vessels used in these new HPCL reactors are identical to the ones furnished in the Series 4590 Micro and Series 4560 Mini Reactors. HPCL Reactors use the popular Parr split ring closure. These vessels are rated for a maximum working pressure of 3000 psi. The maximum operating temperature is dependent upon the seal selected, PTFE gasket for up to 350 °C; with FKM O-ring to 225 °C or FFKM O-ring to 275 °C.

The 25, 50, and 100 mL reactors are equipped with gas inlet and outlet valves, a liquid sampling valve, pressure gage, safety rupture disc, and internal thermocouple in addition to the internal stirrer. The 300, 450, and 600 mL reactors provide an optional internal cooling loop in addition to these fittings. In addition to the standard Type 316 Stainless Steel, the vessels for these new HPCL Reactors can also be constructed from any of the standard Parr materials of construction. These vessels are designed, built and can be certified to the ASME Pressure Vessel Code, European Community P.E.D. and other appropriate local codes. Electrical safety is certified by CSA and the EC-CE mark.

High Pressure Compact Reactor Vessel, 100 mL.

New Magnetic Drive

To take advantage of the new technology available in magnets today, Parr has designed a new compact, magnetically-coupled stirrer drive especially for these smaller vessels. Tests show that this new drive is sufficient to stir reaction mixtures with viscosities up to 10,000 centipoise in a 600 mL reaction vessel

Variable Speed Motor

A 1/17 hp variable speed motor provides stirring speeds adjustable from 0 to 1400 rpm. An optional tachometer pickup provides a signal to the optional tachometer display module which can be installed in the 4848 Controller.

New Heater / Reactor Support

A new heater that also serves as the vessel support has been designed for the HPCL Reactors. This is an aluminum block style heater for excellent thermal uniformity. The cartridge heaters used in this heating block are easily replaced if required. A stainless steel heat shield is provided around the heating block. This style of heater/reactor support provides a very small footprint, ideal for limited bench space.

Model 4848 Temperature Controller

The Series 4848 Controller used with the standard Parr line of medium and high pressure reactors is also furnished for use with these reactors. The 4848 offers the user options for redundant temperature sensor and alarm, digital pressure readout, stirring speed display or control, motor load, and bi-directional digital communication (RS-485).

Alternate Controllers Available

A single 4871 Process Controller can control up to eight High Pressure, Compact Laboratory Reactors.

Options

As shown in the ordering guide, a variety of options are available for these Series 5500 Reactors. In addition to the options described here, there are a number of additional accessories such as glass or PTFE liners, special stirrers, gages, gas and liquid feed systems, custom valves, etc., as described in the Options Section of the Parr Website.

Please remember that the Series 5500 Reactors have been designed and packaged to provide the basic functions of these small laboratory reactors and not all of the options available for the more versatile Series 4500 Reactors can be incorporated into these units. Investigators who need explosion proof operation, jacketed vessels, bottom drain valves, high torque stirrers, catalyst baskets, etc., will need to start with a Series 4590 Micro Reactor or a Series 4560 Mini Reactor.

Series 5500 Specifications

Series 5500 Pressure Reactor System Specifications
Shaded bar indicates specifications that change within series.
Model Number	5511	5512	5513	5521	5522	5523	5524	5525
Sizes, mL	25	50	100	300	450	600	160	100
Maximum Pressure	3000 psi (200 bar)
Maximum Temperature
___with FKM O-ring	225 °C
___with FFKM O-ring	275 °C
___with PTFE Flat Gasket	350 °C
Vessel Style	Moveable
Reactor Mounting	Compact Bench Top
Closure	Split Ring (6 Cap Screws for Flat Gasket) (0 Cap Screws for Quick Close)
Valve Connections	1/8" Male NPT
Maximum Torque, Inch-Pounds	2.5 (0.28 Nm)
Impeller(s), 4-Blade	1 (0.81" dia.)			2 (1.38" dia.)		1 (1.38" dia.)
Pressure Gage, Size	3.5 inches
___Range	0-3000 psi (200 bar)
___Temperature Measurement	Fixed Thermocouple
___Cooling Coil	Optional
______Style	Optional Coldfinger			Single Loop			Optional
Bottom Drain Valve	NA
Heater Style	Aluminum Block (External Cooling Optional)
___Heater Power Watts	700		1000	700	1000	1000	700
Stirrer Motor, Variable Speed	1/17 hp
Electrical Supply
___Volts	115 or 230
___Maximum Load, amps, 115/230	8.0/4.5		9.7/5.4	8.0/4.5	9.7/5.4	9.7/5.4	8.0/4.5
Vessel Dimensions
___Inside Diameter, inches	1	1.3	1.3	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2
___Inside Depth, inches	2	2.25	4.5	4	6	8	2	2
___Weight of Vessel, pounds	12	12	12	13	15	17	12	12
Reactor Dimensions
___Width, inches w/o Controller	8.3
___Depth, inches	9.5
___Height, inches	21.8	21.8	23.4	21.8	23.4	25.4	21.8	21.8
___Weight, pounds	25	25	25	26	28	30	25	25
Spare Parts Kit	5529SPK
Other options available. See Ordering Guide, or Call for more information.

Series 5500 Ordering Guide

The Order No. for the Base System is: 55___-T-SS-M-115-VS-3000-4848

A composite identification number to be used when ordering a 5500 Series Reactor can be
developed by combining individual symbols from the separate sections below. For more information on how to use this ordering guide, please contact Parr Customer Service.

A. Base Model				H. Pressure Gage
Model No.	Size	Cylinder, I.D.		-3000		3000 psi / 200 bar
5511	25 mL	1.0-inch		-2000		2000 psi / 140 bar
5512	50 mL	1.3-inch		-1000		1000 psi / 70 bar
5513	100 mL	1.3-inch		-600		600 psi / 40 bar
5521	300 mL	2.5-inch		-200		200 psi / 14 bar
5522	450 mL	2.5-inch		-100		100 psi / 7 bar
5523	600 mL	2.5-inch
5524	160 mL	2.5-inch		I. Temperature Controller
5525	100 mL	2.0-inch		-4848		PID Control, Ramp & Soak Programming, Motor Speed Control, and Data logging with Software
				-4871		Process Controller
B. Gasket / Maximum Temperature
-OV	O-ring 225 °C			- Controller Options
-OK	O-ring 275 °C			See Controller Section for complete details on Controller Options.
-T	PTFE Compression Gasket, 350 °C
				J. Custom Options (List All Desired)
C. Materials of Construction (MOC)				-GE		Gas Entrainment Stirrer
-SS	T316 Stainless Steel			-BF		Baffles
-MO	Alloy 400			-SCP		Solids Charging Port
-IN	Alloy 600			-CAD		Catalyst Addition Device (300 mL or larger only)
-HB	Alloy B-2			-RC		Reflux Condenser
-HC	Alloy C-276			-RTC		Reflux Take-off Condenser
-CS	Alloy 20Cb3
-TI2	Titanium Grade 2			K. Certifications
-TI4	Titanium Grade 4			No Symbol		No Certification
-NI	Nickle 200			-ASME		ASME Certification
-ZR	Zirconium Grade 702 or 708			-CE/PED		European Community PED
				-CE		European Community Standard (for EMC Compliance)
D. Electrical Supply
-115	115 Volt, 50/60Hz			L. Spare Parts Kit
-230	230 Volt, 50/60Hz			-5529SPK		Spare Parts Kit for 5500 Series
E. Motor
-VS	1/17 HP Variable Speed
F. Magnetic Stirrer Drive
-M	General Purpose Magnetic
G. Mag. Drive Materials of Construction
-No Symbol	Same Material as Vessel