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Title:

CSIR-CIMAP Improved Field Distillation Units
Value Proposition:

Manufacturing of improved field distillation unit which is more efficient, gives higher recovery and better quality of the essentials oils.
Summary Application:

Manufacturing of improved field distillation unit which is more efficient, gives higher recovery and better quality of the essentials oils and is useful for distillation of essential oils from aromatic crops like mentha, lemongrass, basil, vetiver etc.
Advantages:
  • Higher steam generation as more heating surface area
  • Better oil recovery, 10-15% higher than local units
  • Lesser time for distillation approx 30-40 % time saving.
Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants[CSIR-CIMAP]
:  director[at]cimap[dot]res[dot]in
:91-522-2718505
:https://www.cimap.res.in
Industrial Applications: Agro-processing [Chemistry, Chemical Processes] Reactors/Plants [Chemistry, Chemical Processes]