Efficiency of a direct contact condenser in the presence of the noncondensable gas air compared to a tube and shell condenser

Steam distillation is the traditional method used for the extraction of peppermint oil. This process is able to remove approximately 20% of the oils from the leaves of the plant. It is a very costly and un-sustainable process due to the release of carbon emissions. Solvent free microwave extraction...

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Main Author: Lebsack, Jonathan M.
Other Authors: Hackleman, David E.
Language:en_US
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1957/28483