Commercial Water Extraction Equipment

Commercial Water Extraction Equipment

Water extraction is a method used to distill plant materials containing volatile compounds by using water as a solvent. The process enables these volatile components to evaporate along with steam and then be recovered through condensation.
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Description

 

Introduction

 

Water extraction is one of the oldest and most widely adopted techniques for obtaining volatile, water-stable botanical compounds that are not soluble-or only sparingly soluble-in water. By co-distilling plant material with water, volatile elements are carried over with the steam and later isolated via condensation. This approach is both economical and practical, making it a preferred method across numerous industries.

 

Structure and Materials of Industrial Water Extraction Equipment

 

1.Key components of industrial-grade water extraction systems include:: Extractor, condenser, separator, product tank, vacuum system, steam boiler.

2.Supporting systems consist of coolers, filters, and piping networks.

3.All parts that come into contact with plant material are constructed from food-grade stainless steel (SS304 or SS316), ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and resistance to corrosion.

 

Features

 

1.High-Efficiency Heating: Combines internal direct heating with jacket-style indirect heating for superior thermal efficiency.

2.Easy Residue Removal: Equipped with a wide-diameter discharge port at the bottom of the extractor for fast and thorough cleaning.

3.Vacuum Operation: Functions under low-temperature and low-pressure conditions to protect heat-sensitive compounds from degradation.

 

Optimized Design

 

1.Precision-engineered piping reduces steam loss and improves essential oil recovery.

2.Modular design allows the system to be adapted for a variety of raw materials and production scales.

 

Technical Benefits

 

1.Compliant: Meets strict hygiene and safety requirements for food and pharmaceutical applications.

2.Adaptable: Available in multiple sizes and configurations, from R&D to full production scale, with adjustable operational parameters.

3.Service-Friendly: Open structure design simplifies cleaning, inspection, and part replacement, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

The main parameter

 

Capacity

500L to 5000L

Temperature

Less than 100℃, automatic control.

Pressure

Less than 2bar

Material

SS304/SS316

Thickness of extractor

From 3mm to 12mm

Structure of extractor

Three layers vertical structure

Unloading way

Pneumatic quick open,automatic unloading

Vacuum

Water ring vacuum pump

 

Models

 

Model

SD500

SD1000

SD2000

SD3000

SD5000

Total Volume(L)

600

1200

2300

3300

5400

Pressure (bar)

1) Inside normal pressure 2) Jacket is 3bar

OD of manhole(mm)

300

400

400

400

600

OD of outlet door(mm)

400

600

800

800

1000

Heating area(m2)

2.4

3.1

4.2

5.5

7.1

Cooling area(m2)

3

5

5

8

10

Filtration area(m2)

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.5

Steam required(kg/H)

245

325

345

645

720

Note The information above is reference date

 

Product  detail

 

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Application

 

Industrial water extraction systems use steam distillation to extract essential oils from a range of botanical sources-including roses, lavender, rosemary, mugwort, thyme, chrysanthemums, and peppermint-from their flowers, leaves, and stems.

 

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FAQ

 

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