MASS TRANSFER EXTRACTION OF LIQUIDS FROM SOLIDS

摘要

A method of extracting liquids from solids is disclosed which comprises contacting a solid material to be extracted with an extracting fluid at a selected elevated pressure within a defined space; and separating the extracting fluid and extracted liquids as a mass from the solid material while reducing the volume of the defined space and while maintaining elevated pressure within the space. Apparatus is also disclosed. PAT 10313-1