Supercritical Fluid Extraction Systems

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
     
  • Automation: PLC/SCADA/PC for auto control & remote operation
     
  • Certifications: ASME-U Stamp / PED certified reactors, Ex-proof / ATEX certified systems
     
  • Applications: SCO2 process is used for wide range of applications
     
  • Extraction of Essential oils & Oleoresins
     
  • Extraction of Flavors, Fragrances & Natural colors
     
  • Decaffeination of Tea & Coffee
     
  • Production of uniform & ultra-fine particles
     
  • Textile dyeing of Polyester Fabrics
     
  • Cleaning of high precision metal compounds
     
  • Aerogels
     

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 and hence low CO2 consumption
     
  • Low operating cost.

     

Supercritical fluid extraction technology (SCFE) provides an economical solution to providing a safe & eco-friendly way for extraction of natural products. Its superiority over the conventional technologies of extraction, especially for natural products in the food and pharmaceutical industry is well recognized.