ZJS provides 5 kg/h sulfonation pilot units and small-scale falling film test systems for surfactant NPD, raw material testing, trial sample production and commercial SO₃ plant scale-up.
A sulfonation pilot plant bridges the gap between laboratory experiments and commercial SO₃ sulfonation production. It allows customers to test raw materials, validate reaction conditions, evaluate product quality, generate process data and reduce technical uncertainty before building or upgrading a full-scale sulfonation plant.
ZJS has supplied 5 kg/h membrane sulfonation test units and pilot plants for industrial customers and universities. These systems can support research and development of LABSA, SLES/AES, AOS, MES, petroleum sulfonate, naphthalene sulfonate derivatives, alkylphenol series products and other specialty sulfonated surfactants.
For new product development (NPD), ZJS can support process discussion, pilot testing, sample production, feedstock qualification, formulation adjustment, neutralization or hydrolysis evaluation, and scale-up recommendations for commercial plant design.
Membrane Sulfonation Test Unit
New Sulfonation Product Development
Commercial Plant Design Data
Pilot testing is designed to answer practical engineering questions before full-scale investment. A typical project starts with target product definition and raw material review, followed by test plan development, pilot sulfonation, neutralization or hydrolysis trials, sample analysis, process adjustment and scale-up recommendation.
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Pilot sulfonation testing helps determine whether a raw material and reaction route can meet the required product specification under controlled operating conditions. Important data may include feed behavior, SO₃ dosage, reaction temperature, residence time, neutralization condition, hydrolysis requirement, color, active matter, unreacted oil, viscosity, salt content, stability and by-product formation.
ZJS combines sulfonation process experience, pilot equipment design and commercial plant engineering to help customers develop new surfactants and reduce scale-up risk.
ZJS can supply 5 kg/h membrane sulfonation pilot units and small-scale sulfonation systems for R&D, feedstock testing and process validation.
Development experience includes petroleum sulfonates, oil displacement agents, SD sulfonation products, diphenyl ether sulfonation products, naphthalene sulfonate derivatives and alkylphenol series products.
Pilot plant results can be translated into process design, equipment sizing, control requirements and commissioning recommendations for commercial production lines.
ZJS can provide technical consultation, product development support, operation guidance and training for customer teams during pilot testing and scale-up.
Pilot sulfonation and NPD services are useful when a customer needs to verify a new feedstock, develop a new surfactant, adapt an existing process or prepare technical data for investment decisions.
Pilot testing can support WPS, petroleum sulfonate, oil displacement agents and surfactant formulations for tertiary oil recovery and ASP flooding studies.
Pilot testing can support LABSA, SLES/AES, SLS/K12, AOS, MES and other anionic surfactants used in detergent and personal care raw materials.
Development work can cover diphenyl ether sulfonates, naphthalene sulfonate derivatives, alkylphenol series products, sulfonated oils and other industrial surfactants.
For existing plants, pilot testing can help evaluate whether a new product can be added through neutralization, hydrolysis, aging, stripping or other downstream process changes.
A pilot sulfonation unit is configured according to the target product, raw material, testing objective and required data. Unlike a commercial production plant, the pilot unit is designed for flexibility, measurement and process learning.
Small-scale storage, heating, filtration and metering systems for LAB, AEO, alpha olefins, methyl esters, petroleum fractions, heavy alkylbenzene or other feedstocks.
Sulfur/SO₃ generation or controlled sulfonating agent supply configured according to the test route and safety requirements.
Small-scale membrane or falling film reactor for controlled sulfonation or sulfation under measurable operating conditions.
Small reactors, pumps and pH control systems for neutralization, hydrolysis, aging or downstream conversion testing.
Sampling points, temperature/pressure measurement and analytical support to evaluate active matter, color, unreacted oil, pH, viscosity, salt content and product stability.
PLC/HMI, alarms, interlocks and safety devices configured for small-scale operation, operator training and repeatable testing.
Available in multiple capacity ranges to match your production requirements, from pilot-scale R&D units to full industrial production lines.
| Parameter | 5 kg/h Sulfonation Test Unit | Pilot Plant / NPD Project | Commercial Scale-Up Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Feedstock testing and small sample production | New product development and process validation | Design input for commercial plant |
| Typical products | LABSA, SLES/AES, AOS, MES, petroleum sulfonates, specialty sulfonates | WPS, SD sulfonation products, naphthalene sulfonates, alkylphenol products | Commercial LABSA, SLES, AOS, MES, WPS or custom sulfonate plant |
| Capacity reference | Around 5 kg/h, depending on unit design | Customized according to test objective | 40-8,000 kg/h per single sulfonation unit |
| Key equipment | Small reactor, feed system, neutralization, sampling | Pilot reactor, downstream conversion, analytical support | SO₃ generation, falling film reactor, neutralization/hydrolysis, automation |
| Output | Trial samples and test data | Product route, process window, formulation direction | Process design, equipment configuration, commissioning support |
| ZJS scope | Test unit supply, technical service | NPD support, consultation, training | Engineering design, equipment manufacturing, scale-up support |
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We supply plants all over the world, from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, from Ukraine to Greece, from Egypt to Nigeria.
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