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Liquid-Liquid Extraction Services

KMPS offers a wide range of extraction columns, from static columns containing trays or packing, to agitated columns including Scheibel, Karr, Pulsed and Rotating Disc Contactors (RDC).

Each of the columns has particular strengths and weaknesses, which must be taken into consideration to ensure the proper extraction device is selected. Often more than one type of extraction column is tested to help optimize performance.

During the pilot tests, the columns are run over a wide range of operating conditions, and separation performance is measured. In addition, observations on droplet formation and dispersion, coalescence, interface control, entrainment, and emulsion tendencies are also made. Test data and observations are then used with KMPS proven scale-up correlations to arrive at the optimum extractor design.

Extraction Capabilities
  • Agitated Columns
    - Karrä, Scheibelä, RDC, Pulsed
  • Static Columns
    - Packing, Trays, SMVPä
  • Column Arrangements
    - Simple, Fractional & Reactive Extraction

In a number of applications, liquid-liquid extraction must be tested at elevated pressure due to the temperature and the vapor pressure of the material handled. KMPS has available for rental a 2" diameter Karr Column and 3" diameter Scheibel Column, both in 316SS construction. These columns can be sent to the clients facility for on-site testing, along with operating and engineering personnel.

Extractor Scaleup
Typical Liquid-Liquid Extraction Setup
Typical Liquid-Liquid Extraction Pilot Plant Setup
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Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC.
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Tel: (201) 368-2929 Fax: (201) 368-8989
Email: pilotplant@modular-process.com
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