Industrial Solutions

Generally speaking, a few days are enough to learn the optimum conditions for a new/unknown reaction type. This will allow the user to attempt approximately 40-50 parameter combinations and perform TLC or GC/HPLC analysis on them, to determine if a quantitative conversion is achieved. Given an average sampling time of 15-20 minutes for each parameter, a 8-hour shift will allow the user to collect 30 samples daily.

To prevent damage to the electrolytic cells, we recommend starting the system for 30 minutes every month. The user should replace small consumables such as water purifier cartridges, membranes, sealing rings, and check valves every 3-6 months. Larger parts, such as the cells themselves, are replaced by a ThalesNano employee when the customer orders a service package (Preventive maintenance package recommended yearly).

In-situ generated hydrogen

Producing the hydrogen gas on demand will allow the user to eliminate hydrogen cylinders and reduce the stored hydrogen to less than 1 mol.

Leakage and blockage detection

Flow reactors will observe either excessively large or insufficient reaction pressures, and warn the user about a blocked or broken flow path.

Check valves and safety relief valves

A fully built flow reactor system contains multiple points where check valves are equipped (to prevent backwards flow), as well as safety relief valves that will automatically open and release excess pressures compared to a pre-defined value.