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Production line for extraction, concentration and alcohol recovery of traditional Chinese medicine

The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) extraction, concentration, and alcohol precipitation recovery production line forms a key equipment combination in TCM manufacturing.It mainly extracts active ingredients from medicinal herbs, concentrates the liquid, and carries out alcohol precipitation and solvent recovery.The following content gives a detailed description of this production line.

I. Composition of the Production Line

First, the TCM extraction, concentration, and alcohol precipitation recovery production line consists of several core units.

These include extraction tanks, condensers, coolers, oil-water separators, filters, liquid pumps, extract storage tanks, concentrators, alcohol precipitation tanks, supernatant tanks, alcohol recovery towers, alcohol storage tanks, and alcohol pumps.

These machines work in synergy with each other.

Together, they complete the whole process from extraction to concentration, and then to alcohol precipitation and recovery.

 II. Workflow

1. Extraction

To begin with, operators place medicinal herbs into extraction tanks and add a proper solvent such as water or ethanol.

The system controls temperature and pressure during extraction.

This process dissolves active ingredients into the solvent and forms a usable extract.

2. Concentration

Next, the production line filters the extract and transfers it to a concentrator for evaporation.

The concentrator reduces temperature and pressure to evaporate the solvent.

This step raises the concentration of the extract effectively.

A highly concentrated extract supports better performance in the subsequent alcohol precipitation step.

3. Alcohol Precipitation

After concentration, workers move the thickened extract to an alcohol precipitation tank.

They add ethanol or other alcohol solvents to precipitate the active ingredients.

Moreover, users can adjust the solvent ratio and temperature.

This adjustment helps control both precipitation speed and efficiency.

4. Recovery

Finally, the supernatant from alcohol precipitation still holds un-precipitated ingredients and recyclable solvent.

The line sends this liquid to an alcohol recovery tower for distillation.

The tower separates the solvent from the active ingredients successfully.

The system recycles the solvent for reuse.

Meanwhile, the active ingredients go through further processing.

III. Features of the Production Line

1. High Automation

The production line applies advanced automated control systems.

These systems monitor and regulate the production process precisely.

As a result, they improve both production efficiency and final product quality.

2. Flexibility

In addition, the production line supports customization to meet specific client requirements.

It adapts to different medicinal herbs and various extraction processes.

Furthermore, users can operate the equipment individually or in combination.

This flexibility satisfies diverse production needs.

3. Energy Efficiency and Environmental Friendliness

The line also integrates advanced energy-saving technologies.

Typical examples include thermal reflux extraction and low-temperature concentration.

These technologies effectively reduce energy consumption and emissions.

Thus, the equipment fully complies with environmental standards.

4. High Extraction Efficiency

The production line uses high-performance extraction and concentration devices.

These devices shorten processing time and enhance extraction efficiency.

Most importantly, they ensure a high yield of valuable active ingredients.

Summary

In summary, the TCM extraction, concentration, and alcohol precipitation recovery production line serves as vital equipment in herbal medicine processing.

It offers multiple strong advantages, including high automation, flexibility, energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, and excellent extraction efficiency.

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