Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit

Description

Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit

Features of Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit

• Fully self contained system
• Floor Mounted
• Single extraction/desolventiser vessel
• Miscella tank
• Tops condensor
• Solvent/water recovery tank
• All flame proof construction

Benefits

• Operation of small-scale version of industrial processes
• A wide variety of solid/liquid extractions may be processed
• Small quantities (25 kgs) can be processed
• Low disposal ratesUnit Specifications

  Extractor Vessel:
  Volume: 100 litres
  Batch capacity: 25kg based on density of 560kg/m³
  Direct steam: 0 – 7 kg/hr
  Indirect steam: 0 – 3.5 bar

  Miscella Tank:
  Volume: 30 litres
  Minimum extract: 2 litres
  Direct steam: 0 – 4kg/hr
  Indirect steam: 0 – 3.5 bar

  Solvent Condenser:
  Condensing capacity: 2.5kW
  Condensing area: 2.5m²
  Cooling medium: water
  Cooling water flow range: 0 – 22 l/m

  Solvent Water Separator Tank:
  Volume of separator section:16 litres
  Volume of solvent store section:16 litres

  Waste Water Tank:
  Total volume: 15 litres

  Vacuum Pump:
  Type: Double PTFE diaphragm
  Drive: Flameproof a.c. motor
  Operating pressure: 100mbar (max).

  Solvent Pump:
  Type: Gear
  Drive: Flameproof a.c. motor
  Solvent flow range: 0-8lpm with by-pass flow control.

  Requirements

  Electricity
  FT29-C: 415V/3ph/50Hz, (0.6kW)
  FT29-D: 208V/3ph/60Hz, (0.6kW)
  FT29-E: 380V/3ph/50Hz, (0.6kW)
  FT29-F: 220V/3ph/60Hz, (0.6kW)

  Cooling Water
  25 l/m @ 3.0 (min) – 5.0 (max) bar pressure.

  Steam Supply
  20kg/hr @ 5.0 bar min. pressure