Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit Deluxe

A floor standing, self contained 25 litre batch process unit demonstrating variety of solid/liquid extractions. Particularly suitable for leaching edible oils from oil-bearing seeds.

All vessels, pipes, valves and fittings in contact with process materials are constructed in stainless steel as is the support framework.

• Extractor vessel volume: 100 litres
• Batch capacity: 25kg based on density of 560 kg/m³
• Direct steam: 0-7 kg/h
• Indirect steam: 0-3.5 bar
• Miscella tank volume: 30 litres
• Minimum extract: 2 litres
• Miscella direct steam: 0-4 kg/h
• Miscella indirect steam: 0-3.5 bar
• Solvent condenser condensing capacity: 2.5kW
• Solvent condenser area: 2.5m²
• Cooling medium: Water
• Cooling water flow range: 0-22 l/m
• Solvent/water separator tank volume (separator section): 16 litres
• Solvent/water separator tank volume (solvent store): 16 litres
• Waste water tank total volume: 15 litres
• Vacuum pump type: Double PTFE diaphragm
• Vacuum pump drive: Flameproof AC motor
• Operating pressure: 100mbar (max)
• Solvent pump type: Gear
• Solvent pump drive: Flameproof AC motor
• Solvent flow range: 0-18 l/m with bypass flow control