Lesson 1.4.1

Cold Ethanol Extraction Systems

Estimated time: 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

  • Know the major categories of ethanol extraction equipment: soak-and-drain, centrifugal extractors, falling film systems
  • Understand throughput ratings and what they actually mean in production (rated vs real-world)
  • Evaluate equipment based on: throughput, solvent efficiency, labor requirement, footprint, maintenance, and total cost of ownership
  • Know specific equipment lines and their positioning (Delta Separations CUP series, Agrify PX, simple jacketed vessels for small scale)
  • Understand chiller requirements for cryo ethanol and how to size them

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