Case Studies

5 kg Cryogenic Ethanol Extraction Line for Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil

Small scale cryogenic system for extraction of pure cannabidiol (CBD) oil.

Brief :

Extraction solution that provided pristine CBD oil from cannabis raw material with high solvent recovery rate, minimal post processing, optimal batch time, and low operational expenses.

Industry :

Pharmaceuticals

Schedule :

6 months

Customer Requirements :

• Very high purity cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
• Minimal post extraction processing.
• Minimal batch time.
• Operational safety.
• High solvent recovery rate.
• Inbuilt system for loading extractor bags with raw material.
• Single HMI with user friendly interface.

Buffalo Extraction Systems' Solution :

• 5 kg biomass processing capacity with a 20 min batch time.
• Integrating pre- and post- extraction processing for a stronger end product.
• Four-stage filtration for a pure product.
• CE Certified and ATEX compliant system.
• Minimal operational expenses via low batch time and solvent recovery.
• SCADA for close monitoring and control.
• Intuitive HMI.

Scope :

• 1 x Solvent Storage Tank
• 1 x Chiller Unit
• 1 x Centrifuge Extractor (5 kg)
• 1 x four-stage Filtration Unit
• 1 x Buffer Tank
• 1 x Distillation Unit
• 1 x Trap Tank Assembly
• Condenser Units
• 1 x Heating Skid
• 1 x Vacuum Pump Assembly
• 1 x Decarboxylation Unit
• 1 x Control Panel
• Pneumatic Actuated Valve Assembly
• Pump Assembly