● Study two solid‐liquid extraction methods in batch process
Study solid‐liquid extraction processes
Percolation, immersion
Steam extraction
Extract concentration by evaporation or distillation
Reduced or atmospheric pressure
General specifications
● Glass reactor, 10L, removable basket, SS lid. Hydraulic system for vertical and horizontal displacement of the tank.
● Stirring system, variable speed.
● Distillation column.
● Condenser, glass shell, SS coil.
● Level seƫng crosshead.
● Soxhlet type extractor, 3 L, removable basket with polymer bag.
● Vacuum circuit with vacuum trap.
● Vacuum pump.
Instrumentation
● Flowmeter.
● 3 manometers.
● 3 temperature probes Pt100Ω.
● One safety thermostat.