Essential Oil Distiller – 10 L to 200 L
Product Specification Sheet
Essential Oil Distiller – 10 L to 200 L
Model Number: MTDU-03
The Essential Oil Distiller – 10 L to 200 L from Micro Technologies is a process system designed for the steam distillation and recovery of volatile essential oils from suitable herbs, flowers, leaves, seeds and other botanical materials. The system incorporates a steam-generation vessel, distillation vessel, heat exchanger/condenser and receiver arrangement for controlled extraction and collection.
Product Specification
The Essential Oil Distiller is designed for extracting volatile aromatic oils from suitable botanical raw materials using the steam distillation process.
The system shown is available in capacities ranging from approximately 10 litres to 200 litres, making it suitable for research, pilot-scale development and suitable small production applications.
The setup consists of a steam-generation vessel, a separate distillation vessel, a heat exchanger/condenser and a receiver vessel.
Water is heated in the steam-generating vessel using a suitable heating mantle. The generated steam is transferred through the vapour line into the distillation vessel containing the botanical material.
As steam passes through the plant material, volatile aromatic compounds vaporize along with the steam. These vapours are then directed into the heat exchanger, where cooling causes them to condense.
The condensed mixture of water and essential oil is collected in the receiver arrangement, where it can be allowed to separate according to the properties and density of the extracted oil.
The arrangement provides a practical method for processing suitable botanical materials while allowing control over steam generation, condensation and product collection.
Key Features
- Designed for essential oil distillation
- Capacity range from 10 L to 200 L
- Steam distillation process
- Suitable for botanical raw materials
- Separate steam-generation vessel
- Distillation vessel
- Heating mantle arrangement
- Vapour transfer line
- Heat exchanger/condenser
- Receiver vessel
- Vacuum/vent provision
- Drain arrangement
- Thermowell provision
- Suitable for batch processing
- Pilot and process applications
Main Components
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Steam Generation Vessel | Generates steam required for extraction |
| Heating Mantle | Provides heat for steam generation |
| Distillation Vessel | Holds botanical material during extraction |
| Vapour Line | Transfers steam and oil vapours |
| Thermowell | Provides provision for temperature measurement |
| Heat Exchanger | Condenses steam and essential-oil vapours |
| Receiver Vessel | Collects condensed oil-water mixture |
| Vent / Vacuum Connection | Provides process venting or suitable vacuum connection |
| Drain Valve | Allows convenient liquid discharge |
| Vessel Holder | Supports the process vessel |
Capacity Range
10 L to 200 L
The Essential Oil Distiller can be configured in capacities ranging from approximately 10 litres to 200 litres.
This range makes the equipment suitable for:
- Laboratory trials
- Botanical research
- Product development
- Pilot plant studies
- Process optimization
- Small-batch extraction
- Suitable commercial production
Working Principle
1. Water Charging
A suitable quantity of water is charged into the steam-generation vessel.
2. Steam Generation
The water is heated using the heating system until steam is produced.
3. Steam Transfer
Generated steam travels through the vapour pipeline and enters the distillation vessel containing the botanical material.
4. Essential Oil Vaporization
Steam passes through the plant material and carries suitable volatile aromatic compounds into the vapour phase.
5. Condensation
The steam and volatile-oil vapours enter the heat exchanger/condenser, where cooling converts them into a liquid mixture.
6. Product Collection
The condensed oil-water mixture flows into the receiver vessel.
7. Oil Separation
Depending on the physical properties of the extracted oil, the essential oil and aqueous phase can be separated using an appropriate collection/separation method.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Essential Oil Distiller |
| Process | Steam Distillation |
| Capacity Range | Approx. 10 L to 200 L |
| Operation | Batch |
| Feed Material | Suitable Botanical Materials |
| Steam Generation | Separate Vessel |
| Heating Arrangement | Heating Mantle / Suitable Heating System |
| Distillation Vessel | Provided |
| Vapour Pipeline | Provided |
| Temperature Provision | Thermowell |
| Condensation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Receiver | Provided |
| Vent / Vacuum Provision | Provided |
| Drain Arrangement | Provided |
| Primary Application | Essential Oil Extraction |
Exact vessel dimensions, material of construction, heating load, condenser area, operating temperature and processing capacity depend on the selected configuration.
Steam Generation System
Separate Steam Vessel
The illustrated system uses a separate vessel for steam generation. This provides controlled delivery of steam to the botanical material rather than requiring the raw material to remain directly immersed in boiling water.
Heating Arrangement
A suitable heating mantle or heating system supplies the thermal energy required to generate steam.
Distillation Vessel
Botanical Material Chamber
The main distillation vessel holds the selected botanical material during the extraction process.
The vessel can be used for suitable materials such as:
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Herbs
- Seeds
- Peels
- Aromatic plant material
- Other compatible botanicals
Heat Exchanger & Condensation
Efficient Vapour Condensation
The heat exchanger removes heat from the steam and essential-oil vapours, converting them into a liquid mixture for collection.
Adequate cooling-water flow and temperature are important for efficient condensation.
Benefits
- Suitable for steam extraction of essential oils
- Wide 10 L to 200 L capacity range
- Separate steam generation
- Controlled botanical processing
- Efficient vapour condensation
- Convenient product collection
- Suitable for multiple botanical materials
- Batch processing capability
- Useful for research and pilot production
- Supports process development
- Suitable for herbal product processing
- Different capacities can be configured
Suitable Raw Materials
The system may be used for suitable essential-oil-bearing materials such as:
- Lemongrass
- Mint
- Eucalyptus Leaves
- Lavender
- Rose Petals
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Citronella
- Orange/Lemon Peel
- Clove
- Other Aromatic Herbs and Botanicals
Extraction conditions and equipment configuration should be selected according to the specific raw material and desired product.
Scope of Application
- Essential Oil Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Herbal Oil Extraction
- Botanical Processing
- Aromatic Oil Recovery
- Natural Product Processing
- Plant Extract Research
- Process Development
- Pilot Plant Studies
- Herbal Research
- Fragrance Development
- Research & Development
Applications
- Essential Oil Industries
- Herbal Product Manufacturers
- Botanical Processing Units
- Cosmetic Industries
- Fragrance Industries
- Research Laboratories
- Pharmaceutical R&D
- Pilot Plants
- Universities
- Research Institutes
- Natural Product Laboratories
- Process Development Facilities
Optional Configurations
- Different vessel capacities
- Alternative materials of construction
- Alternative heating systems
- Temperature indication
- Vacuum arrangement
- Different condenser capacities
- Oil-water separation arrangement
- Additional receiver vessels
- Customized process piping
- Process instrumentation
- Customized supporting structure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Essential Oil Distiller?
An Essential Oil Distiller is process equipment used to recover volatile aromatic oils from suitable botanical materials, commonly through steam distillation.
What capacities are available?
The illustrated unit is available in capacities ranging from approximately 10 litres to 200 litres.
How does steam distillation extract essential oil?
Steam passes through botanical material and carries volatile oil compounds with it. The vapours are subsequently condensed, producing an oil-water mixture from which the essential oil can be separated.
Does the system include a steam generator?
The illustrated configuration includes a separate steam-generation vessel connected to the main distillation vessel.
Does it have a condenser?
Yes. A heat exchanger/condenser is provided to cool and condense steam and volatile-oil vapours.
Can it be used for herbal materials?
Yes. It can be used with suitable essential-oil-bearing herbs, leaves, flowers, seeds and other botanical materials.
Can it be used for lemongrass oil extraction?
Yes. Steam distillation is commonly used for extracting essential oil from suitable lemongrass material.
Can different capacities be supplied?
Yes. The system can be configured between approximately 10 L and 200 L, depending on processing requirements.
Is it suitable for pilot plants?
Yes. The capacity range makes it suitable for research, pilot plant studies, process development and suitable small-scale production.
Can the unit be customized?
Yes. Vessel capacity, construction material, heating system, condenser, receivers, instrumentation and other process features can be configured according to the intended application.
Why Choose Micro Technologies?
- 10 L to 200 L capacity range
- Steam distillation system
- Separate steam-generation vessel
- Dedicated distillation vessel
- Heat exchanger/condenser
- Receiver arrangement
- Suitable for botanical materials
- Research and pilot-scale applications
- Custom capacity options
- Process-development configurations
- Industrial and institutional supply
- Technical assistance
Call to Action
Choose the Essential Oil Distiller – 10 L to 200 L from Micro Technologies for steam distillation and recovery of essential oils from suitable botanical materials. Contact us with your required capacity, botanical raw material, batch quantity and intended application for a suitable configuration and quotation.
