Configuration for Laboratory Equipment

    System Configuration for Laboratory Equipment up to 12 Liters

    In the realm of small-scale laboratory systems with capacities up to 12 liters, the need to balance cost efficiency with operational capability is a paramount concern. By making certain high-cost components optional, we aim to deliver quality and functionality that aligns with limited budgets, without compromising the efficiency and versatility of the extraction process. This flexible approach allows laboratories to tailor their systems according to specific operational needs and financial constraints, ensuring a custom fit for diverse research and development applications.

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    Basic configuration and Optionals

    All components listed below, while not essential for basic operation, add significant value in terms of process efficiency, sustainability, and precision when included. Indeed, integrating these optional features into your laboratory system can result in significant operational advantages, including:  enhanced precision, better repetibility, reduced operating costs through efficient CO2 usage, improved product quality through precise control of extraction variables, increased components separation and multi-solvent extraction. By offering these parts as optional, we allow for a tailored approach, adapting to the specific needs of any laboratory setting while maintaining a flexible budget.

    Each component is carefully designed and optimized to meet the high standards required for effective research applications, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and technological advancement in laboratory-scale extraction systems.

    CO2 Accumulator Kit

    The CO2 accumulator kit involves the installation of an accumulator vessel (B1), designed to perform multiple critical functions. Primarily, this vessel accumulates liquid CO2, ensuring the CO2 pump maintains optimal performance by delivering consistent suction pressure irrespective of other fluctuation factors in the system. Furthermore, it serves to stabilize the CO2 flow rate, crucial for maintaining uniform extraction conditions. The accumulator significantly reduces CO2 wastage by recovering and feeding back the CO2 used during the extraction process, effectively reducing CO2 consumption by about 90%.

    Liquid CO2 Level Control Kit

    This kit is an integral feature for the automated control of the liquid CO2 level within the accumulator (B1). The level control system continuously monitors CO2 levels, ensuring sufficient liquid CO2 volume for pump functionality. Should the CO2 level fall below preset thresholds, the system triggers an automatic valve, facilitating the flow of CO2 from the cylinder to restore programmed level, thus averting the risk of pump inefficiency or failure.

    Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

    The Coriolis mass flow meter is an advanced instrument that measures the mass flow of CO2 and optional co-solvents with high precision, making use of the Coriolis effect. This meter is pivotal for systems requiring exact quantification of flow rates, independent of the state of the CO2. It is typically used in conjunction with an inverter that adjusts the motor speed driving the CO2 pump, enabling precise control and programmability of flow rates. Without this, operators rely only on manual adjustments, which can lead to inconsistencies and inefficiencies. The actual pump flow cannot be accurately determined or programmed during extraction.

    2nd or 3rd Pressure Control Kit for S1 or S2

    Pressure control kits for the first separator (S1) and potentially second separator (S2) are essential for processes that require the separation of compounds while the CO2 remains in a supercritical state. Initially, systems only controlled extractor pressure, with separators operating under gaseous CO2 conditions. The introduction of independent separator pressure controls allows for enhanced selectivity by maintaining supercritical conditions, thus optimizing extraction and separation of specific compounds.

    Third or Fourth Separator Kit

    The installation of additional separators provides further refinement in the separation process. The third separator becomes requisite when using a 2nd pressure control kit, offering nuanced separation capabilities for complex extractions. The fourth separator, while optional, allows for even finer control and is advisable when utilizing a 3rd pressure control kit.

    Extra Basket

    An additional basket is a practical enhancement designed to streamline operations by minimizing changeover times. With a pre-prepared second basket, operators can quickly swap baskets post-extraction, thereby reducing downtime associated with cleaning and refilling, and thus optimizing operational efficiency.

    High Pressure Co-Solvent Pump Full Kit

    Incorporating a high-pressure co-solvent pump enhances extraction by allowing the integration of specific solvents to aid in the breakdown and extraction of target compounds. This kit, comprehensive with a pump, motor, Coriolis mass flow meter, and electronic inverter, along with necessary sensors, valves, piping, and control software, facilitates precise control over multiple solvent flows, essential for complex multi-solvent extractions.

    AISI 316 Material Upgrade

    This option involves upgrading the construction materials from AISI 304 to AISI 316, specifically for products that come into contact with the product. This enhancement is particularly crucial for operations under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions, such as those in pharmaceutical or cosmetic manufacturing, where material resistance to corrosion and chemical interactions is crucial.

    GMP – GAMP5 Software

    Compliance-driven environments benefit from the GMP – GAMP5 software, which ensures machines operate in alignment with stringent GMP regulations. This software package not only meets GAMP5 standards but also contains the AUDIT database essential for regulatory qualification, thus providing comprehensive support for compliance in critical industries.