Extraction of botanical material using high-pressure hydrocarbons

    公开(公告)号:US11559754B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-24

    申请号:US16867431

    申请日:2020-05-05

    IPC分类号: B01D11/04 B01D5/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for extraction of oils from botanical material using high-pressure hydrocarbons such as propane, or butane, or mixtures thereof are described. A high-pressure propane or butane saturated liquid/vapor mixture formed by pressure reduction through a valve placed before an extraction column, thereby serving as an expansion port was employed. The apparatus is capable of both continuous liquid extraction or batch-style liquid operation through the use of a manifold valve, which directs the solvent liquid/vapor in the system to either a supply tank or an extraction column.

    EVAPORATOR-CONDENSER SYSTEM WITHOUT EXTERNAL HEATING AND COOLING

    公开(公告)号:US20240310091A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-19

    申请号:US18608745

    申请日:2024-03-18

    发明人: Zachary R. Lantz

    IPC分类号: F25B41/20 F25B49/02

    摘要: Apparatus and method for evaporating and condensing liquids in the absence of external heating and cooling, respectively, are described. A volatile liquid, such as a hydrocarbon solvent, contained in either the core or outer chambers of a jacketed container, is cooled by depressurization, which results in auto-refrigeration of the liquid as it evaporates. The resulting vapor from the evaporation may be directed to the inlet of a compressor, where the vapor is pressurized and heated as a result of the pressurization process, forming a compressed, heated vapor, and then directed into the other chamber of the jacketed container from which it was vaporized. Heat is removed from the compressed, heated vapor by the auto-cooled liquid in the other chamber causing the hot, pressurized vapor to transition in turn to a hot vapor, a cooler vapor, a warm liquid, and finally a cold liquid. The resulting condensed and chilled solvent liquid can then be removed from the jacketed container through a back pressure valve, for re-use.

    EXTRACTION OF BOTANICAL MATERIAL USING HIGH PRESSURE HYRDOCARBONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200346136A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-05

    申请号:US16867431

    申请日:2020-05-05

    IPC分类号: B01D11/04 B01D5/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for extraction of oils from botanical material using high-pressure hydrocarbons such as propane, or butane, or mixtures thereof are described. A high-pressure propane or butane saturated liquid/vapor mixture formed by pressure reduction through a valve placed before an extraction column, thereby serving as an expansion port was employed. The apparatus is capable of both continuous liquid extraction or batch-style liquid operation through the use of a manifold valve, which directs the solvent liquid/vapor in the system to either a supply tank or an extraction column.

    HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220128272A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-28

    申请号:US17508937

    申请日:2021-10-22

    摘要: Apparatus and method for heating and cooling a refrigerant are described. The refrigerant, which may be contained in the core of a jacketed container, is cooled by depressurization and evaporation of a portion of the refrigerant also contained in the jacket of the container. The vapor resulting from the evaporation is directed to the inlet of a compressor for pressurizing the vapor, which is then passed through a condenser where heat is removed causing the high-pressure refrigerant vapor to transition to hot vapor, warm liquid, and cold vapor. Heat generated by compression of the hydrocarbon refrigerant vapor to a state of super-heated vapor may be directed to the jacket of a vessel requiring heating.