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Carrousel Extractor Operation Parameters

Calculates operational parameters for a continuous carrousel extractor including segment volume, percolation velocity, pressure drop, hydrostatic head, and extraction recovery.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Segment volume (V_seg)
- m^3
Percolation velocity (v_perc)
- m/s
Pressure drop (delta_P)
- Pa
Hydrostatic head (P_hydro)
- Pa
Extraction recovery (R)
- dimensionless

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Context & Assumptions

The carrousel extractor is a vital unit operation in oilseed processing, utilizing a rotating bed for the continuous, countercurrent extraction of oil. Maintaining optimal operational parameters such as residence time and percolation rates is essential to prevent mechanical stress and ensure efficient mass transfer.

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