SCFE Plant Features
- Volume: 100 ml to 1,000 L
- Feed Capacity: 0.24 kg/day to 2,400 kg/day
- Pressure: Up to 550 bar
- Continuous CO2 Recycling Facility: Available
- Automation: PLC / SCADA / PC for automatic control and remote operation
- Certifications: ASME-U Stamp / PED certified reactors, Ex-proof / ATEX certified systems
Applications
- Extraction of essential oils and oleoresins
- Extraction of flavors, fragrances, and natural colors
- Decaffeination of tea and coffee
- Production of uniform and ultra-fine particles
- Textile dyeing of polyester fabrics
- Cleaning of high precision metal compounds
- Aerogel production
Advantages of Using SCO2 Process
- Longer shelf life of extracts
- High potency of active ingredients
- High flexibility of process conditions
- Simultaneous fractionation of extracts
- Low batch times
- Recycling of CO2 resulting in low CO2 consumption
- Low operating cost
About
Supercritical fluid extraction technology (SCFE) offers an economical, safe, and eco-friendly method for the extraction of natural products. Its superiority over conventional extraction technologies, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries, is well recognized.
