Ethanol Extraction

Continuous ethanol extraction system – Designed for high volume continuous counter-current solvent extraction.

  • Process 500 pounds of biomass per hour with less than 0.5% residual extractable material remaining in biomass.
  • The system manages biomass feed, spent biomass discharge and captured oil concentrate to create a fully automated production.

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Large Scale Ethanol Extraction

All systems can be customized for specific end-user requirements, with the ability to adjust the extraction to both a cryogenic or heated operation. The ROTAX is designed to give full control over all operational parameters such as temperature, residence time, and flow rates, giving the user the flexibility to increase production up to 1000 lbs/hr with reduced extraction efficiencies.

Features
  • Temperature controlled counter-current solvent extraction
  • Up to 1000 lb/hr biomass rate
  • Fully automated controls
  • 600 gallon Solvent storage
  • Up to 4000 lb/hr solvent feed and recovery rate
  • 300 gallon miscella holding tank
  • 150 gallon oil collection tank
  • Down to 0.5% solvent remaining in Product Stream
  • In-line spent biomass drying and solvent reproofing
  • National Electrical Code Hazard Environment location ratings available (etc. C1D1)
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Large Scale Ethanol Extraction

All systems can be customized for specific end-user requirements, with the ability to adjust the extraction to both a cryogenic or heated operation. The ROTAX is designed to give full control over all operational parameters such as temperature, residence time, and flow rates, giving the user the flexibility to increase production up to 1000 lbs/hr with reduced extraction efficiencies.

Features & Options

Our equipment features are usually sold as add-ons by most manufacturers, sparing you the inconvenience and unexpected expenses of acquiring additional equipment, or services.

Auxiliary Equipment

Look to Deutsche to handle the entire scope of your project from utilities, sanitary piping, bulk storage, milling, CIP, conveyance, filtration, and custom equipment. Our dedicated manufacturing team and component partners provide the latest technology and most reliable ancillary equipment catered to your process.

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Service & Support

Each project is assigned a dedicated engineer, ensuring personalized attention and expertise for your design, installation, control integration, programming, process piping, and field service needs. We’re also here to provide continuous equipment support and assist with system process inquiries.

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Cleaning

We prioritize seamless CIP integration in all our equipment designs. Furthermore, we offer industry-leading CIP skids, carts, and steam sanitation options. Recognizing the importance of proper system sanitation to your bottom line and product quality, we’re committed to delivering custom-engineered cleaning processes, equipment, and solutions.

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Automation

Customizable automation is the key to bringing higher quality, consistency, yields, and efficiencies to your system – no matter your industry or application. Choose to add specific instruments for insight into your process, add automated features to reduce dependence on labor or choose to fully automate your system for the ultimate hands-off experience.

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