Harper International Corp.

Pilot Fluidized-Bed Reactor
Harper International has recently added a pilot fluidizedbed reactor to its Lancaster, NY, process-development technology center. The pilot reactor is capable of testing at temperatures up to 1,000°C. Materials that can be processed include inorganic powder/granules, refractory metal or metal compound powder, precious metal compounds, carbon/graphite powder and granules, ceramics, nanomaterials, and catalysts. The fluidized-bed process offers several advantages: uniform temperature throughout the material bed by enhanced heat transfer; improved gas/solid contact, which results in a faster rate of reaction; and uniform product quality from extensive bed mixing and controlled reaction conditions.

Advanced Thermal Processing Technology
Harper International will exhibit its advanced thermal processing technology to the advanced material processing and chemical industry. The firm provides customized thermal processing systems that require precise atmosphere controls and ultra-high temperatures. Harper provides research and development, pilot plant, full production and complete post sales support. The company’s technology center provides process development to optimize scaleup. Harper has extensive experience across a wide range of industries, including electronics, inorganic chemicals, ferrites, nuclear materials, carbon and graphite fibers, advanced ceramics, metal oxides, battery materials, fuel cells, solar cells and nanomaterials.