Desarrollo de un Sistema de Extracción de Aceites Esenciales

Abstract

The present work consists in designing a system of extraction of essential oils. For which properties. Applications and analysis of the different extraction methods are researched in order to select the most appropriate method. According to the method that provides better advantages, the extraction method is selected by steam that consists of a steam generator pirotubular extractor, a double tube heat exchanger and the separator vessel, which is designed with standardized rules and concepts of mechanical engineering, which the construction Plans, is prepared. Then each of the elements is constructed and later assembles the system to performs the respective tests of equipment operation. Equipment is tested with eucalyptus, cypress and mint, where you get the volume of oil extracted in terms of raw material processed. To determine the quality of oil extracted to characterization is developed (refractive index, Ph and density) Finally the economic analysis of the system is developed with the objective to see the project s profitability.