STUDIES ON REDUCTION OF EXTRACTION TIME OF SUPERCRITICAL CO2 TO SAVE ENERGY

Abstract

The present research work was conducted to examine the effect of changing geometric pattern of the extractor bed on the performance of supercritical co2 extraction (scco2e) of clove buds. The results of this study indicate that this modification of extractor bed geometry helps to complete this extraction process with higher yield in lesser time than conventional type of extractor bed. Since operating cost of extraction by supercritical fluid is higher than other methods, reduction of extraction time with better quality product in larger quantity significantly saves energy. Scco2e is already established as a promising novel technology for green extraction of natural products. Lot of research works are going on worldwide to reduce its energy consumption, thus cost of extraction to meet the challenges of the modern industrial development. This article explores a new research angle in the field of developing supercritical fluid extraction as an efficient, energy-saving, eco-friendly, sustainable technology for extraction of natural products from different plant materials.