Description
The
setup is designed to demonstrate principles of extraction in a Bonnotto type
extraction column. It consists of a SS column, feed tank with heating
arrangement, receiving tanks and piping. Rotameter is provided for flow
measurement.
The column is divided into multiple stages; each stage consists of a plate
and a mechanical agitation section. The circular plates are arranged one
above the other in opposite radial opening, yield higher extraction
efficiency than conventional packed column.
The solids are introduced at the top through a hopper spread over the top
plate and pushed to slot to fall to the next plate below and so on to the
bottom of the column. The solvent is introduced near the bottom of the column
and it flow upward counter-currently to the solids. A pump supplies the
solvent and flow rate is monitored by means of a Rotameter. At the bottom of
column a screw conveyor arrangement is done to remove the extracted solids
driven by means of an electric motor. Solvent feed tank is kept in a bath
fitted with heater. A digital temperature controller is used to control and
measure the temperature of feed
Experiments
To determine the efficiency of a continuous counter-current Solid-Liquid
Extraction
Features
Stainless Steel tanks and wetted parts
Superb Painted structure
Simple to operate & maintain
Compact & stand alone set up
Utilities Required
Electric supply 1Phase, 220 V AC, 3 kW
Chemicals for trial Solvent: 50ltrs Solid: 30kg as per your choice of
system adopted as per your choice
Water Supply & Drain as required |
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