2006-06-20 01:24:12 · 3 answers · asked by kidrock89 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
a reactor is a container designed such that a chemical reaction can safely be performed in it. It usually has many pipes into and out of it for fluid transfer, and gauges to measure temperature and pressure.
2006-06-20 01:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by scott_d_webb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reactor is a vessel where a chemical reaction takes place inside when different substances are mixed.
The vessel must be designed to meet pressure, temperature, and corrosion generated by the reaction.
Other important key factors in the design of the reactor are Lift Lugs, Legs/Skirt/Saddles, Insulation, Coils, Trays, Etc.
2006-06-20 17:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Edgar R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a nuclear reactor, it's just a vessel that contains a particular chemical reaction. It will have a method to input the required chemicals, to discharge the resultant reacted mixture, controls and gauges, and maybe a catalyst or cooling/heating as required for the reaction.
2006-06-20 13:17:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋