Method and apparatus for automated and continuous extraction of biomass
AssigneeUnified Science, LLC
InventorJonathan D. Thompson
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Abstract
A method of converting a botanical-based biomass to an extract in a continuous process includes contacting the biomass with an extracting fluid to obtain an extraction product including an extracted oil, conditioning the extraction product in an interface chamber by maintaining the extracted oil in a flowable condition and releasing one or more gasses through a unidirectional vent, and transferring the conditioned extraction product directly to a purification system.
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A method of converting a botanical-based biomass to an extract in a continuous process, the method comprising:
- contacting the biomass with an extracting fluid to obtain an extraction product including an extracted oil;
- conditioning the extraction product in an interface chamber by maintaining the extracted oil in a flowable condition and releasing one or more gasses through a unidirectional vent;
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- transferring the conditioned extraction product directly to a purification system.
A method of converting a botanical-based biomass to an extract in a continuous process, the method comprising:
- contacting the biomass with carbon dioxide at a pressure greater than 500 psi to obtain an extraction product including an extracted oil;
- conditioning the extraction product in an interface chamber by maintaining the extracted oil in a flowable condition and releasing one or more gasses through a unidirectional vent;
- transferring the conditioned extraction product directly to a winterization system;
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- winterizing the conditioned extracted oil by contacting the conditioned extracted oil with ethanol,
- wherein the interface chamber is maintained at a pressure of less than 100 psi.
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