Home   COMPANY   INFO PRODUCTS         CUSTOM MFG   CONTACT   Biomass Extraction Optima has been involved in extraction unit operations since 1991. In recent years, focus has been placed specifically on extraction of Biomass materials. Projects range from Research / Process development on Pilot Plant scale, commercial scale trials validating process performance, and on going contract manufacturing. In fact, in 2003 Optima entered into a long term manufacturing agreement with a major Nutritional products company for extraction of yeast slurry. Over 11,000 gallons of reactor capacity was commissioned to meet the extraction demands for this process. Some general information about our capabilities is shown below:   Extraction Technologies: Liquid - Liquid & Solid - Liquid A. Liquid – Liquid    i. Continuous Karr columns    ii. Continuous or Batch Centrifugation (Baker-Perkins Podbielniak) B. Solids – Liquid    i. Batch Leaching – separation via Rosenmund Nutsche filters (1.6 m2 to 4.0 m2 surface        area).    ii. Continuous or Batch Centrifugation (Baker-Perkins Podbielniak) 2. Biomass forms A. Yeast slurries B. Dried Biomass 3. Extraction media A. Wide range of Solvents and Alcohols including:    i. Heptane, Hexane, Toluene, THF, Ethyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, etc.    ii. Aqueous 4. Batch Extraction Sizes: 50 gallon Pilot Plant, 250 gallon Pilot Plant, and 1,000 to 5,000 gallon commercial scale. 5. Miscellaneous A. Fractional Distillation for Solvent recovery and re-use B. Variety of dryers available C. Manufacturing protocols follow GMP requirements and applicable FDA guidelines      (Pharmaceutical, Food, etc.)             Copyright © 2010 Optima Chemical Group, LLC.  All rights reserved..