MATRIX PROJECTS
HYPO CONTINUOUS REACTORS
Mar 01, 1999
Matrix Engineering provided the structural, mechanical and electrical engineering necessary for replacing Hypo batch reactors with like-kind continuous reactors. The new continuous reactors were similar in geometry to the old batch reactors in order to fit in the existing structure. However they were linked with cascading piping for sufficient retention/reaction time. Due to pipe cloggage worries the new reactors were also equipped with vertical pumps for moving the slurry from reactor to reactor. Phosphine gas is given off during the reaction process which is explosive upon contacting the atmosphere adding complexity to the system. Matrix assisted in the layout and design of the new reactors. Of particular interest was a 3/4" plate rolled pump guard plate for protecting the vertical pump from being walloped from lumps and/or the massive agitator impellers. Auxiliary horizontal pumps were also employed as a back-up to the vertical pumps. The system also required a new dense phase transporter for conveying hydrated lime to top of the reactor structure.
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Matrix provided conceptual and hard mechanical design of a heavy duty screw feeder for metering phosphorus pentoxide (crystallized phosphoric acid) into a dissolve tank. Due to the hot reaction during hydration in the tank (resulting into very hot phosphoric acid) the variable speed screw feeder consisted of a 316L S/S 12 inch diameter auger and 1/2 inch thick trough. A special dump hopper with automated closing lid was designed with a large grated opening and bypass chute at the inlet of the feeder. Very special design considerations were made for protecting the conveyor seals and bearings from making contact with the hot acid. Our design allowed the acid crystals or hot liquid to fall out into an isolated gap and into the tank before it challenged the seal. This was a highly successful design has virtually eliminated the huge stock piles of drummed feedback material that accumulated due to the inability to dissolve the crystallized acid safely.
Matrix Industrial Systems was proud to work in conjunction with AC Marine in designing and supplying critical systems for Georgia Aquarium's newest venue to experience sharks directly with the grand opening of their 1.2MM gallon Shark Tank. This attraction allows you to submerge into the tank within a shark cage and begin an underwater journey traversing the pool as it is suspended and moved by a hoist/monorail system. Breathing air for the participants is supplied through an umbilical tethered to the cage and connected to a specialized Breathing Air Control System (BACS). Matrix supplied and installed this system with its umbilical as a turnkey project. Matrix and AC Marine were proud to be guinea pigs (or should I say SHARK BAIT) on the maiden voyage!
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