Supercritical Fluid Extractions, Reactions and High Pressure Chemistry
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SFT-SP3500 Supercritical Fluid Processor
Rapid CO2 Extraction of Natural Materials
SFT-SP3500
The Supercritical Fluid Processor SFT-SP3500 has been
designed to obtain high quality extracts from botanicals, herbs,
spices, essential oils, and other natural product materials. The
design offers three five (5) liter vessels for cascade mode of
operation which allows the system to process biomass quickly
with minimal maintenance and downtime. Built as a mid-range
system, the SFT-SP3500 provides flexibility for both subcritical
and supercritical CO2 extractions.
Within the compact footprint of the SFT-SP3500 are three 5-liter
processing vessels, and a powerful liquid CO2 pumping system.
This system delivers liquid CO2 at flow rates up to 1,500 mls/
min (1,250 grams/min) maximizing throughput efficiency and
providing a very rapid extraction. Configured to operate in
cascade mode, this supercritical fluid processor processes
through two vessels concurrently, while the third vessel can be
taken off-line for the loading and unloading of raw material. The
net result is 12.5 pounds (5675 grams) of biomass extracted per
hour.
Using Supercritical CO2 to perform extractions on natural
and organic materials has significant benefits over the use of
traditional liquid solvents. CO2 enters the supercritical region
at an elevated temperature and pressure, where it is no longer
a liquid or gas. It becomes a supercritical fluid. Under these
conditions, the fluid possesses many characteristics of a liquid
solvent with the added benefit of the high diffusivity of a gas.
By varying pressure within the supercritical region, the solvating
power of the fluid is changed. This enables selective extraction
of desired components. No residual solvents are in either
the extract or remaining biomass. Additionally, given that the
solvency power of the fluid is pressure dependent, it is possible
to fractionate to obtain multiple components from a single raw
material. This makes it practical for some separations that are
difficult or impossible to do with traditional liquid solvent and
distillation processing.
One Innovation Way • Newark, DE 19711 • 302-738-3420 • Fax 302-738-4320 • www.supercriticalfluids.com
• Efficient liquid CO2 pumping with electric liquid CO2
pump and pre-chiller
• Flow rates up to 1500mls/min (1250 g/min) liquid CO2
• Up to 8000psi (552 Bar, 55.2 MPa) operation
• Ambient up to 120°C operation (perform supercritical
and subcritical extractions)
• Easy access of collection assembly for removal of
extracts
• Compact Design (78” L x 43” W x 42” L)
• Includes full liquid CO2 recycle (7-Liter accumulator)
• Optional raw material loading fixtures, pre-processing
grinders,150 micron sample bags,
or SS baskets
• ASME Code Designed vessels & components.
• Meets current GMP Standards
Our approach offers simple and inexpensive supercritical
CO2 extraction processing of natural and organic materials by
increasing production capacity with three vessels operating in
cascade mode. The system can be run 24/7 with consistent
results and minimal downtime. Our extraction equipment
was developed with over 27 years of experience in building
supercritical fluid CO2 extractors to serve the pharmaceutical
industry, government agencies, and university researchers. We
understand the need for quality, safety, and performance.
Botanicals, herbs, spices, essential oils, and other natural
product materials (both non-polar oil and slightly polar analytes)
can be extracted by varying both the pressure and temperature
within the supercritical region (Over 1071psi / 31.1C°). As the
solvency power of the fluid is pressure dependent, it is possible
to fractionate to obtain multiple compositions from a single raw
material. The CO2 is recycled for even greater efficiency.
Natural Products Extractor to Obtain:
• Biologically active compounds from plants, including
cannabis and hemp*
• Flavors from fruits, vegetables, spices & herbs
• Fragrances from flowers and other plant materials
• Essential oils from a wide variety of plant materials
*Cannabis and Hemp Specific Packages Available.
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Expanded System Specifications
Maximum Operating Pressure: 8,000 psi (55.2 MPa) Sample Extraction Vessels: Three 5 Liters Processing
Vessels
Pressure Display: Pressure gauge for each processing
vessel Temperature Collection Vessel: Externally mounted with valve for ease in
extract removal
Range: Ambient to 120˚C
Preheater and Extractor Temperature Control: High-
Temperature Precision: +/- 0.5˚C efficiency electric CO2 heat exchanger to raise temperature
to up to 120 °C +/- 1.0 °C. The extractor actively heated with
Temperature Display: Allen Bradley PLC with panel view
band heater to accelerate vessel warming at startup
touchscreen. Displays internal vessel temperature
Over-Pressure Safeguards: Rupture disc assemblies
Liquid CO2 Flow Rates: Up to 1500mls/min (1250grams/
min) liquid CO2 at 8,000psi electric driven pump Instrument Control: Vessel and preheater temperature
controlled by Allen Bradley PLC with PanelView Touchscreen.
Restrictor Valve: Extractor pressure controlled by Equilibar
Displays Internal vessel temperature. Logic Controllers
Back Pressure Regulator, heated up to 120˚C; resistant to
blockage (factory set to 80°C). Requires user to provide Power Requirements: SFT-SP3500 will require 30 Amps
4000 - 6000 psi nitrogen cylinder. of 230V three phase. The Chiller will need 20 Amps of 230V
three phase
Integrated Chiller Assembly: The integrated chiller cools
the liquid CO2 from the delivery tank. The chilled CO2 is then
delivered directly to the CAT supercritical fluid pump. Proper
cooling of the CO2 before it arrives at the pump ensures that
the CO2 is pumped in an efficient manner that eliminates
cavitation to achieve the pressures and flow rates required
for supercritical fluid extraction processes. This same Chiller
assembly is employed as the condenser in the CO2 Recycle
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SFT-SP3500 Supercritical Fluid Processor

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