Abstract
In this paper, the last levels of the product-driven process synthesis methodology are used to formulate a conceptual process design for the production of a purified catechins powder. First a two stage adsorption process for the separation of the catechins was designed. Secondly a spray drying process is modeled to determine the equipment and the operational conditions, as well as the economic potential. The conceptual study shows that it is possible to obtain a powder of catechins with 83.5 % purity and a particle sauter mean diameter of 7.48 μm.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-66 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemical engineering transactions |
Volume | 43 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |