Supercritical CO2 Extraction Equipment SFE Process

Industrial extraction plants SFE Prod, benchtop extractors SFE Lab, fractionation columns SFF and Dose HPP high pressure pumps engineered by SFE Process (France) with worldwide turnkey supply.

Industrial Supercritical CO2 Extraction Plants SFE Prod

Industrial SFE Prod turnkey systems with multi-extractor configurations from 2x5L to 3x500L deliver automated continuous extraction with closed-loop CO2 recycling. Automated vessel switching, heated cyclonic separators and condensing subcoolers ensure reliable recovery of over 95% of process gas.

High pressure extraction autoclaves from 2x5L to 3x500L featuring rapid pneumatic closures
Operating pressures from 400 to 1000 bar with jacketed thermostatic heating zones
Multi-stage fractionation using heated cyclonic separators and subcooled cold traps
Closed-loop CO2 recycling loop with liquid buffer receiver, chiller and mass flow meters

Laboratory and Pilot Supercritical Systems SFE Lab

SFE Lab benchtop and pilot supercritical extractors from 100 mL to 2 L capacity are designed for R&D, solubility profiling and process scale-up. Supporting operating pressures up to 1000 bar, they feature ultrasound-assisted extraction and automated co-solvent modifier dosing lines.

Interchangeable 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 L and 2 L stainless steel vessels with view windows
Maximum operating pressure up to 1000 bar for extraction of low-solubility active molecules
Integrated ultrasonic sonication horn accelerating solid-fluid mass transfer kinetics
Heated back-pressure regulator BPR preventing dry ice plugging during gas expansion

Dose HPP High Pressure Plunger Pumps for Liquids and CO2

Dose HPP Liquid and Dose HPP CO2 high pressure pumps deliver operating pressures of 250, 400, 700 and 1000 bar with integrated Coriolis mass flow meters. They incorporate chilled pump heads for liquid carbon dioxide, wear-resistant PEEK seals and servo drives for pulse-free delivery.

Standard pressure tiers available at 250, 400, 700 and 1000 bar across broad flow ranges
Liquid-chilled pump manifolds preventing bubble formation and cavitation in liquid CO2
Ceramic and sapphire plungers with self-energized high pressure polymer seal packs
Integrated Coriolis flow meters and variable frequency drives for automated rate control

Supercritical Fluid Fractionation Columns SFE Process SFF

SFF supercritical fluid fractionation units utilize counter-current packed columns for continuous separation of liquid mixtures, botanical oils and bio-extracts. Temperature and pressure gradient profiling along the column enables selective isolation of lipid, polyphenol and terpene fractions.

Stainless steel packed fractionation columns equipped with multi-zone heating jackets
Independent high pressure liquid feeding pump and supercritical CO2 counter-flow circuit
Multi-point fraction withdrawal along the column height preserving heat-sensitive molecules
Cascade decompression valves with dedicated separators for heavy and light cut recovery

Supercritical Fluid Drying Systems SFD Lab for Aerogels

SFD Lab supercritical fluid drying units extract solvent from silica, graphene and polymer gels without capillary tension collapse. Supercritical CO2 solvent displacement removes liquid boundaries, preserving delicate nanoporous architecture with specific surface area exceeding 800 m2/g.

Supercritical drying autoclaves from 1L to 50L capacity with fine temperature regulation
Automated solvent exchange cycle for ethanol and isopropanol alcogels prior to drying
Controlled isothermal depressurization ramp preventing internal stress and monolithic cracking
Integrated organic solvent condenser and high precision absolute pressure transducers

Portable Botanical Extractor SFE Process SIY

SIY (Scent It Yourself) nomadic supercritical extractors capture volatile botanical fragrances and fresh essential oils directly at harvesting sites. Operating on standard single-phase power with food-grade CO2 cylinders, this compact unit extracts pure natural essence within 30 minutes.

Rugged wheeled nomadic chassis optimized for field deployment at farms and distilleries
Quick-acting stainless steel basket vessel for fresh flower and aromatic herb batches
Single-phase electrical connection with built-in micro-booster and refrigeration chiller
Solvent-free high fidelity fragrance absolute extraction without thermal degradation

Engineering Principles of Supercritical Fluid Extraction Scale-Up

Transitioning from benchtop SFE Lab autoclaves to full-scale SFE Prod industrial plants requires precise kinetic modeling of supercritical carbon dioxide density and mass transfer.

SFE Process engineers calculate fluid dynamics across the packed botanical bed to prevent channeling and ensure uniform solute exhaustion.

Scale-up protocols maintain the specific solvent-to-feed mass ratio while optimizing residence time. Utilizing multi-vessel carousels allows continuous industrial operation, sustaining steady target molecule concentrations at the inlet of cascading separation stages.

Closed-Loop Carbon Dioxide Recovery and Recycling Architecture

In high-throughput SFE Prod production systems, carbon dioxide recovery is vital for operational efficiency.

The integrated closed-loop recycling circuit captures over 95% of depressurized process gas downstream of the cyclonic separators, routing it through coalescing filters into subcooling condensers.

Liquefied carbon dioxide collects in an insulated receiver vessel before being recharged into the extraction loop by Dose HPP booster pumps. Continuous gas purity monitoring prevents accumulation of volatile secondary metabolites, maintaining batch-to-batch consistency.

Counter-Current Supercritical Fluid Fractionation Technology SFF

Liquid-fluid fractionation in SFE Process SFF packed columns enables selective isolation of target lipid and bioactive fractions without thermal degradation.

Raw liquid feed is introduced into the top zone by dedicated high pressure pumps, cascading downward against an ascending stream of supercritical CO2.

High-efficiency structured packing provides extensive interfacial surface area for mass exchange. By regulating thermal and pressure gradients along the column, process engineers continuously isolate purified fractions of essential fatty acids, tocopherols and natural aromas.

Design and Reliability of Dose HPP High Pressure Plunger Pumps

Dose HPP pump lines are custom-engineered for liquefied gases and supercritical fluids operating at ratings up to 1000 bar. Chilled manifold heads eliminate vapor lock and prevent cavitation damage to valve seats during continuous liquid carbon dioxide delivery.

Single-crystal sapphire and technical ceramic plungers paired with reinforced polymer seal packs minimize mechanical friction and prolong service life. Servo-driven motors integrated with Coriolis mass flow meters provide closed-loop flow control with exceptional precision.

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