Dynamic Extraction Vessel with Spray Evaporation Loop

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for extracting organic compounds from natural sources face challenges in achieving high efficiency and selectivity, often resulting in products with impurities that require additional purification steps.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a computer-controlled dynamic extraction vessel with a textured interior surface, a rotating perforated drum, and a spray evaporation loop system, which uses a controlled extraction gas to separate organic compounds from natural sources, allowing for efficient extraction and purification in a single process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional extraction methods are used, then extraction process is simpler, but extraction efficiency and product purity are lower

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveextraction efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The extraction system is divided into distinct functional modules: a dynamic extraction vessel with rotating perforated drum for separation, a spray evaporation loop system with cyclonic separator for purification, and a heat exchanger for temperature control. Each module performs a specific function, allowing the system to achieve high extraction efficiency through coordinated operation of specialized components rather than a single complex unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic elements including a rotating perforated drum that creates centrifugal force for separation, a spray evaporation loop that dynamically converts liquid to vapor and back, and computer-controlled valves and pumps that adjust flow rates and pressures in real-time. These dynamic mechanisms enable the system to adapt to different extraction conditions and maintain high efficiency across varying operational parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If multiple purification steps are added, then product purity is improved, but processing time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct purityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges extraction and purification functions into a single integrated process flow. The dynamic extraction vessel with its rotating perforated drum performs both extraction and initial separation simultaneously, while the spray evaporation loop with cyclonic separator combines evaporation, condensation, and purification in one continuous operation. This integration eliminates the need for separate purification steps, achieving high product purity without increasing processing time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The spray evaporation loop system utilizes phase transitions of the extraction gas to achieve purification. The gas-solute mixture is sprayed and rapidly evaporated, then condensed in the heat exchanger, with the cyclonic separator removing impurities during the phase change process. This phase transition mechanism provides intensive purification in a single pass, avoiding the need for multiple sequential purification steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

3Ease of manufacture

If extraction gas is not recycled, then system operation is simpler, but operational costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem operation simplicityVSAvoidoperational cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system recovers and recycles the extraction gas after it has performed its extraction function. The spray evaporation loop and heat exchanger condense the gas-solute mixture, separating the valuable extraction gas from the extracted compounds. The purified extraction gas is then recycled back to the dynamic extraction vessel, eliminating the need for continuous supply of fresh extraction gas and reducing operational costs while maintaining system simplicity through automated recycling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates self-service features through the recycling mechanism, where the extraction gas automatically serves itself by being reused in the extraction process. The computer-controlled system manages the recycling automatically, with sensors and actuators regulating the flow of recycled gas back into the extraction vessel, reducing the need for external intervention and minimizing operational costs without complicating system operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system effectively extracts organic compounds with high purity, reducing the need for additional purification steps and enhancing the yield of desirable products while recycling the extraction gas for cost-effectiveness.

Implementation Method 1

an extraction chamber concentrically contained within the pressure vessel, wherein the extraction chamber may comprise a textured interior surface configured to agitate the natural source during an extraction process

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical agitation: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

a perforated drum configured to rotate about a principal axis of the perforated drum, wherein the perforated drum may be substantially cylindrical in shape, and wherein the perforated drum may be concentrically contained within the extraction chamber

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal separation: Centrifugal Separation

Implementation Method 3

a perforated drum configured to rotate about a principal axis of the perforated drum

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFiltration: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 4

a spray evaporation loop system configured to receive a solute from the dynamic extraction vessel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 5

a spray evaporation loop system configured to receive a solute from the dynamic extraction vessel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpray atomization: Aerosol

Implementation Method 6

a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the dynamic extraction vessel and the spray evaporation loop, wherein the heat exchanger may be configured to condense the extraction gas

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCondensation: Condensation

Implementation Method 7

a cyclonic separator in electrical communication with the computer processor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCyclonic separation: Cyclone Separation

Data Source

PatentUS11298633B2Extraction of organic products from plant and animal materials
Publication Date: 2022.04.12 METAGREEN VENTURES
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates, according to disclosed embodiments, to a system for extracting an organic compound from a natural source, the system comprising a computer processor operational to control the system; a storage vessel configured to store an extraction gas, the storage vessel comprising a storage vessel outlet in electrical communication with the computer processor; a valve in electrical communication with the computer processor, the valve comprising a valve inlet and a valve outlet, wherein the valve inlet connects to the storage vessel outlet; a dynamic extraction vessel; and a spray evaporation loop system configured to receive a solute from the dynamic extraction vessel, the spray evaporation loop system comprising an injection nozzle in electrical communication with the computer processor, the injection nozzle comprising an injection nozzle inlet connected to the first dynamic extraction vessel outlet; and a cyclonic separator in electrical communication with the computer processor.