Liquid/Liquid Extraction Unit

Important operation in chemical engineering where the separation of one or more components from a liquid mixture is required using safe, readily available and inexpensive solvents like 1-Octanol or Canola oil.

Liquid/liquid extraction is an important operation in chemical engineering where the separation of one or more components from a liquid mixture is required. Uses 1-Octanol or Canola oil which are safe, readily available and inexpensive.

• Solvent temperatures: Ambient to 50°C, individually controllable
• Pump rate: 0-13.5 l/hr
• Feed rate: 0-3 l/hr
• Rotation speed: 1 rev/15min (4 revs/hr)
• Cell compartment: 0.16 l capacity

• Touch panel control and calibration
• Recommended system uses water to separate Propionic acid from 1-Octanol
• Operation with organic or aqueous phase as continuous phase
• Phase boundary location predetermined by density difference
• Single valve for phase selection
• Simple lower phase boundary adjustment
• Sensors measure temperature and conductivity for extraction efficiency calculation
• Includes PC software for data logging and acid concentration calculation
• No solvent recovery system necessary
• Designed for 1-Octanol or Canola oil with thermostat for safe operation
• Pneumatic diaphragm pump minimizes ignition risk