Laboratory SCF Extraction Systems
Easy-to-use systems from Applied Separations, greening your process has never been more important.
Benefits of Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Reduced impact on global warming
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Reduced energy consumption
No petroleum solvents, reduced solvent use
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No hazardous or toxic residue
Reduced solvent disposal costs
No addition to the greenhouse effect
Spe-ed SFE Basic
The perfect entry-level system for any lab.
Innovative and easy-to-use, the Spe-ed SFE Basic is a single vessel system allowing you to get started with supercritical fluids affordably, without sacrificing quality or features.
If you are looking to teach Supercritical Fluids Technology, the Spe-ed SFE Basic is the tool to use.
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Meeting the growing, world-wide commitment to a cleaner, greener environment., your students will be leading tomorrow's green processes, using no petroleum solvents and leaving no toxic residue.
The Spe-ed SFE Basic meets the rigorous needs of day-to-day use in the classroom and is made for hands-on demonstrations. It is safe, simple to operate, fast and affordable, with features found in other, more expensive SFE systems.
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Demonstrate Supercritical Fluids in emerging industries, foods, natural products, and nanotechnology where solvents can't be used.
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System features:
Number of vessels: 1
Size of process vessels: 5mL to 100mL
Collect extract into SPE cartridges or standard glassware
Temperatures to 220°C
Pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 BAR)
CO2 Pump: up to 200 mL/min flow rate (liquid)
Integrated cooling, no external chiller required
Spe-ed Basic Information Sheet
Summary
Number of vessels: 1
Size of process vessels: 5/10mL, 24mL, 32mL, 50mL, 100mL
Collect extract into SPE cartridges or standard glassware
Temperatures to 220°C*
Pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 BAR)
CO2 Pump: up to 200 mL/min flow rate**
Integrated cooling, no external chiller required
Control of flow rates to vessel
Fully adjustable, non-clogging micro-metering valve
Multiple over-pressure safety devices
Options
In-line trapping capabilities
Modifier addition capability
Liquid sample extraction capability
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* with higher temperature accessories
**for atmospheric (incompressible) liquid
NOTE:
System requires the following - not included, supplied by the customer:
A standard industrial CO2 tank equipped with an eductor tube (dip tube).
An air source: Either an in-house air line, or an air compressor; 100 psi (7 bar), 6.2 ACFM, (5HP) Clean/Dry air
Heating Compartment
Temperatures to 220°C*
Micro-metering valve
Straightforward adjustable design
Non-clogging
Simplified cleaning/rinsing
Maintenance-free
Flow control +/- 1.8%
Heated to compensate for Joule Thompson cooling
Vessels
5mL to 100mL hand tightened
Simplified shutoff valves
Static and dynamic extractions
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High-Pressure CO2 Pump
Reliable air driven
Pressure 690 BAR (10,000 psi)
Up to 200 mL/min flow rate**
Digital pressure setting maintains a desired setpoint throughout the system
Integrated cooling requiring no external chiller
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Temperature
A PID temperature controller maintains the precise fluid temperature inside the high-pressure vessel.
Independent temperature sensor monitors the precise temperature of the vessel
Safety
Built-in automatic overpressure and over-temperature safeguards
Audible alarm
Pressure relief valve
Rupture disc
NO carbon dioxide is produced in the SCF process
Carbon dioxide is one of the most commonly used supercritical fluids. It is safe, inexpensive, readily available, and an ideal substitute for many hazardous and toxic solvents.
During the supercritical process, only existing carbon dioxide is used.
Spe-ed SFE-2 and 4
Designed in conjunction with the USDA
The Spe-ed SFE-2 is the original oven-based supercritical fluid extraction system, with parallel processing capabilities for up to two high-pressure vessels.
Designed in conjunction with the USDA, it meets the rigorous needs of day-to-day use in the research lab. Simple to operate, fast and affordable, with unique features not found in other SCF systems.
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The Spe-ed SFE-4 has all the advantages of the Spe-ed SFE-2 while expanding the parallel processing capabilities for up to four extractor vessels, doubling the processing capability of the Spe-ed SFE-2.
System features:
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Number of vessels: up to 4 (depending on model)
Size of process vessels: 5mL to 1000mL
Collect extract into SPE cartridges or standard glassware
Temperatures to 240°C
Pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 BAR)
CO2 Pump: up to 400 mL/min flow rate (liquid)
Smart Phone Monitoring
Spe-ed SFE-2 & Spe-ed SFE-4 Information Sheet
Summary
Number of vessels: up to 4 (depending on model)
Size of process vessels: 5/10mL, 24mL, 32mL, 50mL, 100mL, 300mL, 500mL, 1000mL
Collect extract into SPE cartridges or standard glassware
Temperatures to 240°C*
Pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 BAR)
CO2 Pump: up to 400 mL/min flow rate**
Independent control of flow rates to each vessel
Fully adjustable, non-clogging variable restrictors
Recirculating bath (chiller)
Multiple over-pressure safety devices
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Options
In-line trapping capabilities
Modifier addition capability
Liquid sample extraction capability
Multiple flow path capability
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* with higher temperature accessories
**for atmospheric (incompressible) liquid
NOTE:
System requires the following - not included, supplied by the customer:
A standard industrial CO2 tank equipped with an eductor tube (dip tube).
An air source: Either an in-house air line, or an air compressor; 100 psi (7 bar), 6.2 ACFM, (5HP) Clean/Dry air
High-Pressure CO2 Pump
Reliable air driven
Pressure 690 BAR (10,000 psi)
Up to 400 mL/min flow rate**
Digital pressure setting maintains a
desired setpoint throughout the system
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Parallel processing
Between 1 to 4 vessels, depending
on model
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Smart Phone Monitoring
Monitor key parameters from your mobile phone
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Flow rate
Ability to set alerts
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Touch Screen Control
Touch screen control of temperature, pressure, and flow rate.
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Spe-ed Helix Series
Modular system, maximum flexibility.
The Helix Process Development Unit is a modular system designed for maximum flexibility and scalability. Depending on your needs, this unit can be configured to handle a multitude of tasks, using only the modules you require for your specific process.
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Development processes can change, and future needs may require a new module. All modules can be purchased initially, or new modules can be added seamlessly to the unit as those development needs change or budgets allow.
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System features:
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Size of process vessels: 24mL to 1000mL; up to 5 Litre available
Collect extract into SPE cartridges or standard glassware
Temperatures to 240°C
Pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 BAR)
CO2 Pump: up to 400 mL/min flow rate (liquid)
Configurations for multiple/varied applications
Helix System Information Sheet
Summary
Size of process vessels:
24mL, 32mL, 50mL, 100mL, 300mL, 500mL, 1000mL.
Also available: 2L, 3L, 4L and 5L.
Collect extract into SPE cartridges or standard glassware
Temperatures to 240°C*
Pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 BAR)
Independent temperature and pressure controls for extraction and separation vessel modules
CO2 Pump: up to 400 mL/min flow rate for liquids(available upgrade to 800 mL/min)
Independent control of flow rates to each vessel
Fully adjustable, non-clogging variable restrictors
Multiple over-pressure safety devices
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Recirculating bath (chiller)
12” x 22” (30.48 cm x 55.88 cm) base unit footprint.
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Options
In-line trapping capabilities
Modifier addition capability
Liquid sample extraction capability
Multiple flow path capability
Stirrer capability (multiple impeller head options available)
View cell capability - View-cell vessel allows you to look inside the extraction vessel
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Modules available include:
Cyclonic separator
Cyclonic separator vessel assembly sizes: 1000mL, 500mL, 300mL
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CO2 Pump
Available in both air and electric drive
CO2 Recycle
An environmentally alternative to releasing CO2 into the atmosphere
Modifier Pump
Available to add additional catalysts to the SCF process
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Helix System modules can be specially configured to complete:
Separations
Extractions
Textile Dying
Aerogel Drying
Nano size particle generation
Fragrance extraction
Essential oil extraction
IC Wafer cleaning; electronic components and machine parts
Helix System modules can also be configured to:
Do subcritical water extractions
Use alternate gases in place of CO2