Resveratrol and Grape Seed Oil Extraction Plant

Description

Resveratrol and grape seed oil extraction plant, from grape pomace. The process consists of separation of skins and seeds of the grape, mechanical extraction of oil from seeds and aqueous ethanol extraction of resveratrol from grape skins. The plant consists of the following sections / equipment.
1. Pomace processing plant. Rotary drum separator, grape skin from grape seeds, cleaning equipment for grape seed, washing equipment for grape seeds, dryer for grape seeds, silo for stockage of grape seeds, mechanical press for grape seed oil, grape oil storage tank.
2. Extraction. 2 vertical reactors, 12 cubic meters, SS316, with agitators and pumps. 2 vertical reactors, 8 cubic meters, SS316, with agitators and pumps, 2 storage tanks, 12 cubic meters, SS316. 5 storage tanks, 8 cubic meters, SS316. Polyethylene storage tanks – 1 of 8 cubic meter, 4 of 6.5 cubic meters, 8 of 3 cubic meters.
3. Liquid and solid separation. 2 Nutsche filter, SS 316.
4. Ethanol recovery and distillation. Distillation kettle, 5 cubic meter, Vacuum pump with water ring, flow 90-110 cubic meters per h, remaining pressure 200-350mbar, maximum power 7.5kw. Condensers / heat-exchangers, 3.5 square meters, 6 pieces.
5. Advanced purification and drying. Chromatographic columns, volume of 2 cubic meters, 2 pieces. Spray dryer, 100 liters of water evaporated per hour.
6. Utilities section. Chiller, 20 Kw power. Steam generator, low pressure, 250-300 kg per hour. Waste Water Treatment System, up to 10 cubic meter per hour.