A loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser

Abstract

A loading vessel (1000) for supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) features a fluid solvent diffuser (100) to optimize material extraction. The vessel includes a shell (102) with removable top (102B) and bottom (102 A) lids, and a diffuser comprising a perforated bottom plate (115A) and at least one hollow tube (110) with holes (120). The diffuser facilitates supercritical CO2 flow, entering through the bottom plate and exiting via the tubes to create turbulence, enhancing solvent penetration and preventing material agglomeration. Mesh plates (105A, 105B) enclose the material and prevent leakage during the extraction process.

Description

[0001] A LOADING VESSEL WITH A FLUID SOLVENT DIFFUSER

[0002] FIELD

[0003] The present disclosure relates to diffusers.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.

[0006] Substances such as biomass, which are usually subjected to process such as supercritical fluid extraction are typically loaded in a vessel through which carbon dioxide in its supercritical fluid state is passed. Generally, the substance tends to agglomerate into lumps in the vessel due to various factors such as moisture, temperature, particle size, etc. As a result, the penetration of carbon dioxide is prevented it becomes difficult to conduct the process of extraction, and instead only surface extraction takes place.

[0007] Further, supercritical CO2 requires a clear path to travel under high pressure, and therefore moves towards and along the sides of the vessel, consequently enhancing the formation of lumps of the substance.

[0008] Therefore, there is felt a need for a device which alleviates the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0009] OBJECTS

[0010] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:

[0011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a fluid solvent diffuser.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fluid solvent diffuser which prevents agglomeration of substances when subjected to fluids at supercritical conditions.

[0013] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fluid solvent diffuser which has a simple configuration.

[0014] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser for supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE). Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser which prevents caking and agglomeration of substances during SCFE extraction.

[0015] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser which ensures thorough penetration of supercritical CO2 into the material.

[0016] Still yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser with perforations for enhanced CO2 flow distribution.

[0017] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser with vertical tubes to reduce lump formation.

[0018] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser that creates turbulence to enhance extraction efficiency.

[0019] Still yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser with a spiral hole configuration for uniform distribution of CO2.

[0020] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser with a removable top and bottom plate for easy loading and unloading.

[0021] Still yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser with a mesh to prevent material from escaping during extraction.

[0022] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser with a seal to prevent leakage of supercritical CO2.

[0023] Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0024] SUMMARY

[0025] The present disclosure envisages a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser, the loading vessel used for supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) from materials, the loading vessel comprises a shell having an operative top portion and an operative bottom portion; a bottom lid configured to be removably attached to the operative bottom portion of the shell; a top lid configured to be removably attached to the operative top portion of the shell; and the fluid solvent diffuser. The fluid solvent diffuser comprises a bottom plate having a plurality of perforations configured to define a bottom portion of the fluid solvent diffuser; at least one hollow tube having a plurality of holes, the hollow tube configured to be attached to an operative top surface of the base plate; a bottom mesh plate configured to be positioned below the base plate, the mesh plate configured to contain the raw material in the vessel.

[0026] The fluid solvent diffuser is configured to be placed within the vessel, such that the fluid solvent diffuser enclosed by positioning a top plate on the operative top portion of the vessel, with the bottom plate acting as the base of the loading vessel

[0027] The tubes with the holes are completely surrounded by the material, configured to generate turbulence within the material during the supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) process as supercritical CO2 enters through the perforations in the bottom plate and exits with increased velocity through the holes in the tubes.

[0028] In an embodiment, the bottom mesh plate is configured to be located below the bottom plate and a top mesh plate configured to be located above the top plate of a loading vessel, wherein the mesh plates are configured to prevent leakage of matter contained inside the loading vessel.

[0029] In an embodiment, the loading vessel includes a top seal gasket configured to be positioned between the top lid and the shell and a bottom seal gasket is configured to be positioned between the bottom lid and the shell. The top seal gasket and said bottom seal gasket is configured to prevent escape of supercritical CO2.

[0030] In an embodiment, the top gasket and the bottom gasket can be selected form the group consisting of rubber gaskets, cork gaskets, paper gaskets, compressed non-asbestos fiber (CNAF) gaskets, ring type joint (RTJ) gaskets, corrugated gaskets, spiral wound gaskets (SWG), kammprofile gaskets, metal jacketed gaskets, liquid gaskets, PTFE (teflon) gaskets, graphite gaskets or any combination thereof.

[0031] In an embodiment, the plurality of holes are configured spirally on the tubes the spiral arrangement of the holes creates a turbulent flow of CO2 therethrough, which allows the supercritical CO2 to penetrate the substance without agglomerating it.

[0032] In an embodiment, the top plate is configured with plurality of perforations. In an embodiment, the top mesh plate and the top plate is configured to be positioned between a top lid and the shell.

[0033] In an embodiment, the bottom mesh plate and bottom plate is configured to be positioned between the bottom lid and the shell.

[0034] In an embodiment, the thickness of each mesh plates is ranging between 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.

[0035] In an embodiment, the mesh of each mesh plates is ranging between 15 micron to 25 micron.

[0036] In an embodiment, the mesh plates have a micron size that can be adjusted according to the size of the raw material powder.

[0037] In an embodiment, the tubes are arranged along the periphery of the bottom plate equidistantly from each other.

[0038] In an embodiment, the tubes are configured to extend from the bottom plate such that each tube covers some perforations of the perforations on the bottom plate.

[0039] In an embodiment, a top portion of each tube is sealed.

[0040] In an embodiment, the diameter of the tubes is ranging between 18 mm to 20 mm.

[0041] In an embodiment, the diameter of the holes is lesser than the diameter of the perforations.

[0042] In an embodiment, the diameter of the holes on the tube is ranging between 1 mm to 7 mm.

[0043] In an embodiment, the diameter of the perforations on the plates is ranging between 5 mm to 6 mm.

[0044] In an embodiment, when the size of the loading vessel for supercritical plants changes based on the plant's capacity, the sizes of the components vary accordingly.

[0045] In an embodiment, wherein the diameter of the holes on the tube is configured to decrease as they ascend along the height of the tubes towards the top of each tube.

[0046] In an embodiment, wherein the diffuser is fastenably attached to the loading vessel.

[0047] In an embodiment, wherein the diffuser is configured for use with liquid solvent, gaseous solvent, or a combination of both liquid and gaseous solvent.

[0048] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING A loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0049] Figure 1 illustrates a view of a loading vessel of the prior art;

[0050] Figure 2 illustrates a sectional view of a loading vessel containing a fluid solvent diffuser in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 3 illustrates an isometric view of the fluid solvent diffuser in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 4 illustrates a top view of the fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3;

[0053] Figure 5 illustrates a bottom view of the fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3;

[0054] Figure 6 illustrates a bottom view of the fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3; and

[0055] Figure 7 illustrates a from view of a tube of fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3.

[0056] LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0057] 1000’ loading vessel of the prior art

[0058] 105’ biomass

[0059] 1000 loading vessel of the present disclosure

[0060] 100 fluid solvent diffuser

[0061] 102 shell- not labelled in the figure

[0062] 105 A bottom mesh plate

[0063] 105B top mesh plate

[0064] 107 A bottom lid

[0065] 107B top lid

[0066] 110 tube

[0067] 115 A bottom base plate

[0068] 115B top base plate

[0069] 120 hole 125 perforation

[0070] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.

[0072] Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.

[0073] The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including”, “includes” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and / or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0074] Figure 1 illustrates a view of a loading vessel (1000’) of the prior art filled with the biomass (105’).

[0075] A preferred embodiment of a loading vessel (1000) with a fluid solvent diffuser (100) of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to Figure 1 through Figure 7. The preferred embodiment does not limit the scope and ambit of the present disclosure.

[0076] Figure 2 illustrates a sectional view of a loading vessel containing a fluid solvent diffuser in accordance with the present disclosure. The loading vessel (1000) with the fluid solvent diffuser (100) used for supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) from materials. The loading vessel (1000) comprises a shell (102) having an operative top portion and an operative bottom portion; a bottom lid (107 A) configured to be removably attached to the operative bottom portion of the shell (102); a top lid (107B) configured to be removably attached to the operative top portion of the shell (102); and the fluid solvent diffuser (100).

[0077] In an embodiment, the top lid (107B) and bottom lid (107 A) is configured to be attached to the shell (102) with the help of plurality of fasteners.

[0078] Inside the vessel is a fluid solvent diffuser (100). The fluid solvent diffuser (100) further comprises a bottom plate (115A), at least one hollow tube (110) and a bottom mesh plate (105A).

[0079] Figure 3 illustrates an isometric view of the fluid solvent diffuser in accordance with the present disclosure; Figure 4 illustrates a top view of the fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3; Figure 5 illustrates a bottom view of the fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3; Figure 6 illustrates a bottom view of the fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3; and Figure 7 illustrates a from view of a tube of fluid solvent diffuser of Figure 3.

[0080] The bottom plate (115A) is configured with a plurality of perforations (125). The bottom plate (115A) is configured to define a bottom portion of the fluid solvent diffuser (100). The hollow tube (110) is configured to be attached to an operative top surface of the bottom plate (115 A) such that each tube (110) covers some perforations (125) of the perforations (125). The hollow tubes (110) has a plurality of holes (120). The bottom mesh plate (105 A) is positioned below the bottom plate (115 A) to contain the raw material within the vessel (1000). This configuration allows for supercritical CO2 to flow into the vessel via the perforations in the bottom plate and exit at high velocity through the holes in the tubes.

[0081] In an operative configuration, the fluid solvent diffuser (100) is strategically placed at the bottom of the loading vessel (1000) inside the vessel (1000) and a substance such as a biomass, subjected to supercritical fluid extraction, is filled in the loading vessel (1000), and then the vessel (1000) is sealed with the help of the top plate (115B) covering the top portion of the vessel (1000). The diffuser tubes (110), which are fully surrounded by material, help create turbulence during the SCFE process, ensuring efficient CO2 penetration and preventing material agglomeration as the supercritical CO2 to flow into the vessel (1000) via the perforations in the bottom plate (115 A) and exit at high velocity through the holes (120) in the tubes (110).

[0082] The bottom mesh plate (105 A) is located below the bottom plate (115 A), while a top mesh plate (105B) can be placed above the top plate (105B). These mesh plates (105A, 105B) prevent leakage of material during the extraction process contain the raw material within the vessel (1000). These mesh plates (115A, 115B) are configured hold the material within the vessel even under high pressure.

[0083] The loading vessel (1000) includes a top O-ring type gasket (108B) and a bottom O-ring type gasket (108A). The top O-ring type gasket (108B) is configured to be positioned between the top lid (107B) and the shell (102) and the bottom O-ring type gasket (108A) is configured to be positioned between the bottom lid (107B) and the shell (102). The top O-ring type gasket (108B) and bottom O-ring type gasket (108 A) to prevent escape of supercritical CO2 and to sustain the pressure within the vessel (1000).

[0084] In the preferred embodiment, an O-ring type gasket (108B) is placed along the periphery of the top portion of the loading vessel (1000), positioned between the top lid (107B) and the shell (102) as shown in Figure 2. This O-ring gasket (108B) ensures a secure seal when the top lid (107B) is fastened to the shell (102) using the plurality of fasteners, preventing any leakage through the gaps and maintaining the required pressure within the vessel during the supercritical fluid extraction process. Similarly, a bottom O-ring gasket (108 A) is seated between the bottom lid (107 A) and the shell (102) at the vessel's bottom portion. Together, the top (108B) and bottom (108A) O-ring gaskets work to effectively contain the supercritical CO2 within the vessel (1000), ensuring there is no escape of pressure or solvent during operation.

[0085] In an embodiment, the top gasket (108B) and the bottom gasket (108A) can be selected form the group consisting of rubber gaskets, cork gaskets, paper gaskets, compressed non-asbestos fiber (CNAF) gaskets, ring type joint (RTJ) gaskets, corrugated gaskets, spiral wound gaskets (SWG), kammprofile gaskets, metal jacketed gaskets, liquid gaskets, PTFE (teflon) gaskets, graphite gaskets or any combination thereof.

[0086] In an embodiment, the plurality of holes (120) are configured spirally on the tubes (110) the spiral arrangement of the holes (120) creates a turbulent flow of CO2 therethrough, which allows the supercritical CO2 to penetrate the substance without agglomerating it.

[0087] In an embodiment, the top plate (115B) and the bottom plate (115 A) of the diffuser are perforated, further aiding the distribution of CO2.

[0088] In an embodiment, the mesh plates (105A, 105B) can be adjusted to different micron sizes, allowing for flexibility based on the raw material's particle size. The diffuser tubes (110) are arranged around the periphery of the bottom plate (115A) and are evenly spaced. They extend from the bottom plate (115 A) in such a way that they overlap some of the perforations (125), enhancing flow control. The top portion of each tube (110) is sealed to ensure proper direction of the solvent flow.

[0089] In the working configuration, carbon dioxide (CO2) in its supercritical form is passed through the diffuser (100). Due to the configuration of the diffuser (100), CO2 will be passed through the perforations (125) configured on the bottom plate (115A). Further, CO2 will also pass into the tubes (110) through the perforations (125). The holes (120) configured on the tubes (110) are configured to act as vents for the passage of CO2 into the loading vessel (1000). However, the decreasing size of the holes (120) tend to allow passage of CO2 at a higher velocity. In addition to this, the spiral configuration of the holes (120) create a turbulent flow of CO2 therethrough, which allows the supercritical CO2 to penetrate the substance without agglomerating it. As a result, the process of supercritical fluid extraction of the substance takes place smoothly.

[0090] In an embodiment, the diameter of the tubes (110) ranges from 18 mm to 20 mm

[0091] In an embodiment, the holes (120) in the tubes have diameters between 1 mm and 7 mm.

[0092] In an embodiment, the diameter of the perforations (125) on the base and the top plates (115A, 115B) ranges between 5 mm and 6 mm.

[0093] In an embodiment, the holes (120) in the tubes (110) decrease in size as they ascend, promoting even solvent distribution throughout the material.

[0094] In an embodiment, The diffuser (100) is fastened securely to the loading vessel (1000) and is designed for use with liquid, gaseous, or a combination of both solvents, making it a versatile tool for various extraction processes.

[0095] In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the holes (120) is lesser than the diameter of the perforations (125).

[0096] In an embodiment, the diffuser (100) is fastenably attached to the loading vessel (1000).

[0097] The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0098] TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS

[0099] The present disclosure described hereinabove has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a loading vessel with a fluid solvent diffuser, which:

[0100] • prevents agglomeration of substances when subjected to fluids at supercritical conditions; and

[0101] • has a simple and sleek configuration.

[0102] • which prevents caking and agglomeration of substances during SCFE extraction;

[0103] • which ensures thorough penetration of supercritical CO2 into the material;

[0104] • has perforations for enhanced CO2 flow distribution;

[0105] • has vertical tubes to reduce lump formation;

[0106] • has spiral hole configuration for uniform distribution of CO2;

[0107] • has a removable top and bottom plate for easy loading and unloading;

[0108] • has a mesh to prevent material from escaping during extraction; and

[0109] • has an O-ring type gasket to prevent leakage of supercritical CO2.

[0110] The foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.

[0111] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

[0112] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and / or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

[0113] Any discussion of materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.

[0114] The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher / lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.

[0115] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A loading vessel (1000) with a fluid solvent diffuser (100), said loading vessel (1000) used for supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) from materials, said loading vessel (1000) comprising:• a shell (102) having an operative top portion and an operative bottom portion;• a bottom lid (107A) configured to be removably attached to said operative bottom portion of said shell (102);• a top lid (107B) configured to be removably attached to said operative top portion of said shell (102); and• said fluid solvent diffuser (100) comprising: o a bottom plate (115 A) having a plurality of perforations (125) configured to define a bottom portion of said fluid solvent diffuser (100); o at least one hollow tube (110) having a plurality of holes (120), said hollow tube (110) configured to be attached to an operative top surface of said base plate (115A); o a bottom mesh plate (105 A) configured to be positioned below said base plate (115 A), said mesh plate (105 A) configured to contain said raw material in said vessel (1000); wherein said fluid solvent diffuser (100) is configured to be placed within said vessel (1000), such that said fluid solvent diffuser (100) enclosed by positioning a top plate (115B) on the operative top portion of said vessel (1000), with said bottom plate (115 A) acting as the base of said loading vessel (1000); and wherein said tubes (110) with said holes (120) are completely surrounded by the material, configured to generate turbulence within the material during the supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) process as supercritical CO2 enters through said perforations (125) in said bottom plate (115A) and exits with increased velocity through said holes (120) in said tubes (110).

2. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom mesh plate (105A) is configured to be located below the bottom plate (115A) and a top mesh plate (105B) configured to be located above said top plate (115B) of a loading vessel (1000), wherein said mesh plates (105 A, 105B) are configured to prevent leakage of matter contained inside said loading vessel (1000).

3. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said loading vessel (1000) includes a top gasket (108B) configured to be positioned between said top lid (107B) and said shell (102) and a bottom gasket (108A) configured to be positioned between said bottom lid (107 A) and said shell (102), said top gasket (108B) and said bottom gasket (108 A) is configured to prevent escape of supercritical COj.

4. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top gasket (108B) and a said bottom gasket (108 A) can be selected form the group consisting of rubber gaskets, cork gaskets, paper gaskets, compressed non-asbestos fiber (CNAF) gaskets, ring type joint (RTJ) gaskets, corrugated gaskets, spiral wound gaskets (SWG), kammprofile gaskets, metal jacketed gaskets, liquid gaskets, PTFE (teflon) gaskets, graphite gaskets or any combination thereof.

5. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of holes (120) are configured spirally on said tubes (110) said spiral arrangement of said holes (120) creates a turbulent flow of COj therethrough, which allows the supercritical COj to penetrate the substance without agglomerating it.

6. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top plate (115B) is configured with plurality of perforations.

7. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top mesh plate (105B) and said top plate (115B) is configured to be positioned between a top lid (107B) and said shell (102).

8. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom mesh plate (105A) and bottom plate (115 A) is configured to be positioned between said bottom lid (107 A) and said shell (102).

9. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the thickness of each mesh plates (105 A, 105B) is ranging between 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.

10. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mesh of each mesh plates (105 A, 105B) is ranging between 15 micron to 25 micron.

11. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said mesh plates (105 A, 105B) have a micron size that can be adjusted according to the size of the raw material powder.

12. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tubes (110) are arranged along the periphery of the bottom plate (110A) equidistantly from each other.

13. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tubes (110) are configured to extend from said bottom plate (115 A) such that each tube (110) covers some perforations (125) of said perforations (125) on said bottom plate (115 A).

14. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a top portion of each tube (110) is sealed.

15. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the diameter of said tubes (110) is ranging between 18 mm to 20 mm.

16. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the diameter of said holes (120) is lesser than the diameter of said perforations (125).

17. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the diameter of said holes (120) on said tube (110) is ranging between 1 mm to 7 mm.

18. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the diameter of said perforations (125) on said plates (115 A, 115B) is ranging between 5 mm to 6 mm.

19. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the size of the loading vessel (1000) for supercritical plants changes based on the plant's capacity, the sizes of the components of the loading vessel (1000) vary accordingly.

20. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the diameter of said holes (120) on said tube (110) is configured to decrease as they ascend along the height of said tubes (110) towards the top of each tube (110).

21. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said diffuser (100) is fastenably attached to said loading vessel (1000).

22. The loading vessel (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said diffuser (100) is configured for use with liquid solvent, gaseous solvent, or a combination of both liquid and gaseous solvent.

Images