Discover the Ultimate Ethanol Extraction System for Your Business!
Are you in the extraction business with a large amount of plant material to process? Join Evan Moser, Vice President of Engineering at Deutsche Beverage and Process, as he walks you through our innovative Countercurrent Extraction System — the perfect solution to maximize your extraction efficiency and meet your business goals.
In this video, Evan explains the unique features of our Extraction System, including its eight-column extractor, advanced heat exchangers, and integrated drying and oil separation systems. Learn how our equipment optimizes the extraction process, reduces solvent loss, and provides a complete, turnkey solution that simplifies setup and operation.
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Highlights of this Video:
- Rundown of our Ethanol Extraction System and its benefits
- Explanation of Countercurrent Extraction
- Step-by-step explanation of the extraction process, including solvent conditioning and recovery
- Introduction to our Heat Exchangers, Drying Systems, and Molecular Sieve Columns
- Learn how our system ensures maximum extraction efficiency with minimal waste
- Discover why now is the best time to invest in our equipment, with units in stock and ready for quick deployment!
Hi, this is Evan Moser with Deutsche Beverage and Process, Vice President of Engineering. Are you in the extraction business and need to process a large amount of plant material? Today, I’m going to explain how our solution can help you accomplish your goals and why now is a good time to invest in a piece of equipment like this. Let’s walk through the details of each component of our Countercurrent Extraction System.
At the front end, we have the extractor itself. Inside, there are eight different columns, each with a unique function. The filling column is where your material to be extracted is loaded. The next six columns are where the solvent washes over the plant material. The final two columns are used for draining and emptying—the solvent drains from the plant material in one, and the material is emptied in the last. This entire process happens inside a large vessel.
A critical part of the process is conditioning the solvent. We are putting dry or raw material into the extraction vessel, and a solvent is used to pull out the desired compound, often an oil. The solvent needs to be conditioned, either heated or cooled, depending on the requirements. This is achieved using different types of heat exchangers, and the conditioned solvent is then transferred into the extractor. The system operates in a countercurrent manner—while the carriage holding the plant material moves in one direction, the solvent moves in the opposite direction, leading to very concentrated extraction efficiency.
The solvent exits one way and moves to a holding vessel, while the incoming solvent used to continue the extraction process goes through a heat exchanger to exchange heat with the outgoing solvent, optimizing the efficiency of the process. The extracted plant material, or biomass, is removed through a screw conveyor and then enters a drying system. This drying system consists of a heated revolving screw under vacuum, where the biomass gradually moves, and any vapor is flashed off and moved to a condensing system to recover the solvent from the waste biomass stream.
After drying, the solvent and extracted oil are transferred to an oil separation skid, which contains two different types of evaporators. Initially, we use a rising film evaporator to quickly flash off most of the solvent and concentrate the extract to around 95%, leaving about 5% residual solvent. From there, the extract moves to a wiped film evaporator. Inside, paddles create a thin film along the heated inside of a pipe, concentrating the extract into a viscous material while the solvent flashes off and is condensed back into storage.
In many extraction operations, the biomass or material used may contain moisture, which the solvent can pick up. To remove this moisture, we pass the solvent through molecular sieve columns. These tall, skinny tanks contain material that acts like a sponge, absorbing the moisture while allowing the solvent to pass through clean and dry. Once the material inside the column is saturated, it is taken offline and regenerated to prepare it for further use. This process allows for continuous conditioning of the solvent without stopping the extraction process.
The Countercurrent Extraction System is a complete package, including every skid needed to provide a final extract and process waste streams—there’s no need to find additional components. All controls are integrated, and our team provides expertise for reassembly and installation at your facility. Right now, we have a few of these systems in stock, making them readily available and priced well for quick deployment, which is quite rare for such industrial applications. With harvest season upon us, this is an excellent opportunity to get a system up and running quickly.
Our system is well-designed and cohesive, eliminating the need to figure out each component independently. We have built several of these systems that are already up and functioning, proving their efficiency and reliability. Our team has a thorough understanding of installation requirements, utility needs, and spatial considerations—factors that you might have to figure out on your own if building the system yourself or using another manufacturer.
The Countercurrent Extraction System can be used with a variety of solvents and plant materials, making it a versatile and valuable piece of equipment for anyone in the extraction business. For more information, please click the link below. Thank you.
What is a Countercurrent Extraction System?
A Countercurrent Extraction System is a piece of equipment used to extract oils or compounds from plant material. It involves a process where plant material moves in one direction while the solvent moves in the opposite direction, maximizing the efficiency of the extraction.
How does the Countercurrent Extraction System work?
The system contains eight columns inside the extractor. Plant material is loaded into the filling column, and the next six columns are used for washing the material with the solvent. The final two columns are used for draining and emptying the material. The solvent flows countercurrent to the plant material to ensure maximum extraction efficiency.
What are the benefits of using this system?
The main benefits include maximum extraction efficiency, reduced solvent loss, and the ability to condition the solvent (heat or cool) based on the specific extraction needs. It also provides a complete, turnkey solution that simplifies the setup and operation process.
What components are part of the system?
The system includes the following components:
Eight-column extractor for washing and extraction
Heat exchangers for conditioning the solvent
Screw conveyor for transporting biomass
Drying system to recover solvent from waste biomass
Oil separation skid, which includes rising film and wiped film evaporators
Molecular sieve columns for removing moisture from the solvent
What is the purpose of the drying system?
The drying system consists of a heated revolving screw under vacuum. It moves the extracted biomass, flashes off the vapor, and transfers it to a condensing system. This allows for solvent recovery, ensuring that minimal solvent is lost during the process.
What is the oil separation skid, and why is it important?
The oil separation skid consists of two types of evaporators: a rising film evaporator and a wiped film evaporator. These evaporators help concentrate the extract by removing residual solvent, resulting in a highly viscous extract. The skid ensures that solvent is efficiently recovered and reused in the process.
What are molecular sieve columns, and how are they used?
Molecular sieve columns are tall, skinny tanks containing material that absorbs moisture from the solvent. Removing moisture from the solvent is important because it helps avoid extracting unwanted compounds from the plant material. The sieves are regenerated periodically to ensure continuous solvent conditioning.
What types of plant materials and solvents can be used with this system?
The Countercurrent Extraction System is versatile and can work with various plant materials and solvents, making it suitable for a wide range of extraction applications.
What makes this system a turnkey solution?
This system is a turnkey solution because it includes all the components needed for extraction, solvent recovery, and waste processing. This means you don’t need to source additional parts from multiple vendors, simplifying both the purchase and the installation process.
Is this system available for immediate purchase?
Yes, we currently have a few systems in stock, which means they are available for immediate purchase and quick deployment. This is particularly beneficial during harvest season when you may need to process plant material quickly.
What support is provided during installation?
When you purchase the Countercurrent Extraction System, the controls are integrated, and our team provides expertise to help with reassembly and installation in your facility. We also help determine spatial requirements, utility needs, and other installation factors.
Why should I consider buying this system now?
With units in stock and the need for efficient processing during harvest season, now is an ideal time to invest in the Countercurrent Extraction System. It is a well-designed, cohesive package with proven efficiency and reliability, making it a valuable investment for your extraction business.
How can I learn more or request a quote?
For more information or to request a quote, please visit our product webpage: https://deutscheequipment.com/product/extraction/ethanol/ or request a quote at https://deutscheequipment.com/rfq/.