Distillation system
US10000723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D11/0296
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for extracting essential oil from plant material. A distillation chamber is coupleable in fluid receiving communication with a steam source via a first valve and the distillation chamber has a first temperature sensor and a vapor outlet. Steam from a steam source and essential oil vapor operably exit a distillation chamber through a vapor outlet. A condenser is in fluid receiving communication with a vapor outlet of a distillation chamber and steam and essential oil vapor are condensed in the condenser to form liquid water and essential oil product, respectively, that operably exit through a liquid outlet. A controller is configured to control a first valve based on readings from a first temperature sensor.
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