Mini Pilot Plant

Mini Pilot Plant

The Mini Pilot Plant is a fully integrated glass-based pilot-scale process system designed to bridge the gap between laboratory experimentation and full-scale production. It enables realistic simulation of industrial chemical processes while maintaining flexibility, visibility, and precise control.

Manufactured using Borosilicate Glass 3.3, the Mini Pilot Plant supports reaction, distillation, extraction, filtration, and solvent recovery operations in a compact, modular layout. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, and academic R&D for validating process feasibility before scale-up.

System Configuration & Design

The Mini Pilot Plant is engineered as a customizable, skid-mounted or floor-mounted system, allowing seamless integration of multiple process modules.

 Typical Modules Include:

• Glass Reactor / Jacketed Reactor
• Distillation Column & Condenser System
• Liquid–Liquid or Solid–Liquid Extraction Module
• Filtration / Nutsche Filter Unit
• Receivers, Phase Separators & Collection Vessels
• Heating / Cooling Circulator Interface
• Vacuum & Inert Gas Connections

Key Features & Highlights

 Modular Pilot-Scale Design – Easy expansion or reconfiguration
 Borosilicate Glass Construction – Maximum chemical resistance & visibility
 Atmospheric & Vacuum Operation – Flexible process conditions
 Excellent Temperature Control – Compatible with TCUs & chillers
 High Process Transparency – Visual monitoring of reactions & separations
 Compact Footprint – Ideal for limited R&D spaces
 Safe & Contained Operation – Reduced operator exposure

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Working Volume	5 L – 50 L (customizable)
Material of Construction	Borosilicate Glass 3.3
Operating Pressure	Full Vacuum to Slight Positive Pressure
Operating Temperature	–50 °C to +200 °C
Heating / Cooling	Jacketed vessels via TCU
Agitation	Mechanical overhead stirrer
Distillation Support	Packed column / reflux divider
Mounting	SS frame / skid-mounted
Utilities	Power, cooling water, vacuum, inert gas

Safety & Operational Advantages

 Closed-loop glass system reduces contamination
 Compatible with vacuum & inert gas purging
 Pressure-rated glass components
 Minimal dead volume for high-value materials
 Safe handling of corrosive & sensitive chemicals
 Easy cleaning & inspection

Optional Accessories & Customization

 (Accessories can be added / removed / mixed as per project)

• Reflux divider with ratio control
• Dean–Stark trap
• Additional receivers & phase separators
• Agitated Nutsche filter module
• Online temperature & pressure sensors
• Vacuum pump & solvent recovery unit
• Automated control panel (RPM, temp, alarms)
• Triple-wall reactors for enhanced insulation
• Mobile skid with lockable wheels

Applications

 Pharmaceutical Industry

• API process development
• Intermediate synthesis
• Reaction & separation validation

 Fine & Specialty Chemicals

• Process optimization
• Solvent recovery trials
• Reaction–distillation studies

 Research & Academic Labs

• Process simulation
• Scale-up feasibility studies
• Teaching & demonstration units

 Process Development Teams

• Risk reduction before production
• Data generation for scale-up
• Pilot validation under real conditions

Why Choose Our Mini Pilot Plant?

•  Designed for true scale-up simulation
• Built with industrial-grade glass components
•  Fully customizable & expandable
•  Backed by process engineering expertise
•  Long service life with minimal maintenance