Question 1

What solvent does the 5.HX Hydrocarbon Extractor use?

Accepted Answer

It runs a light hydrocarbon solvent in a closed loop, recovering the solvent for reuse rather than venting it. Solvent selection and blend are set by your process; confirm compatibility for your configuration with Decimal Engineering.

Question 2

What room classification do I need for the 5.HX Hydrocarbon Extractor?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocarbon extraction systems are operated in a C1D1-classified extraction room. The classification requirement attaches to the room and the facility, not to the machine alone, so the final determination is made by your local authority having jurisdiction during the facility code review.

Question 3

Can I run the 5.HX Hydrocarbon Extractor in an EU GMP facility?

Accepted Answer

GMP — including EU GMP — is a facility and process standard: it applies to the building, the procedures, the documentation and the people together, and no extraction system carries a GMP certification on its own. Whether a system helps or hinders an EU GMP programme comes down to its material selection, hygienic design and the qualification documentation available for it. Contact Decimal Engineering to discuss configuration options for your facility.

Question 4

What documentation comes with the 5.HX Hydrocarbon Extractor?

Accepted Answer

A current specification sheet for the 5.HX Hydrocarbon Extractor is available from Decimal Engineering on request, and customers receive access to a standard operating procedure (SOP) library for their equipment. Documentation packages to support IQ/OQ/PQ and facility turnover are available; scope varies by model and configuration.

Per-run Capacity	5 lbs. per run
Per-hour Capacity	10 lbs. per hour
Per-shift Capacity	Approx. 80 lbs. per 8 hour shift
Runs per Hour	2 runs per hour (at 5:1 solvent to biomass ratio)
Solvents	Butane, Propane, Isobutane
Solvent to Biomass	5:1
Recovery Method	Passive
Solvent Recovery Rate	1 lb. per minute
Cycle Time	Approx. 30 minutes (runtimes vary with solvent blend, operating temperature and solvent-to-material ratio)
Vacuum	Welch CRVPro 4 Explosion Proof
User Interface	C1D1 explosion-proof touchscreen tablet
Working Area	17 sq. ft.
Dimensions	75" L x 31" W x 74" H

5.HX Hydrocarbon Extractor

Specifications