Case Studies

50 kg Cold Ethanol Extraction System of Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil

Cold ethanol extraction of cannabidiol (CBD) oil from cannabis.

Brief :

Traditional extraction methods such as solvent extraction and steam distillation use chemicals and heat respectively, which reduce the purity of the extract. The client required a cryogenic system capable of extracting pure cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis.

Industry :

Pharmaceuticals, Food

Schedule :

6 months

Customer Requirements :

• High purity cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
• Continuous operation.
• Minimal post extraction processing.
• Minimal batch time.
• Operational safety.
• Inbuilt system for loading extractor bags with raw material.
• Single operator to run the system.
• Single HMI with user friendly interface.

Buffalo Extraction Systems' Solution :

• 50 kg biomass processing capacity with a 20 min batch time.
• Integrating pre- and post- extraction processing for higher yields and a more potent product.
• CE Certified and ATEX compliant system.
• Pure and efficient extraction.
• Minimize operational expenses.
• Intuitive HMI.

Scope :

• 1 x Solvent Storage Tank
• Chiller Unit Assemblies
• 1 x Centrifuge Extractor (50 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