Extraction

Liquid–Liquid Separation for Education & Research

From Theory to Application: Extraction Education

Liquid–liquid extraction is a versatile separation technique, commonly applied in pharmaceuticals, environmental engineering, and chemical production. Pignat extraction units give students a hands-on platform to explore solvent recovery, phase equilibria, and distribution coefficients.

By operating real equipment, learners connect theoretical concepts to industrial practices, gaining valuable process engineering skills.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understand phase equilibria in liquid–liquid systems
  • Perform separation and purification through extraction
  • Study solvent recovery and distribution coefficients
  • Apply liquid–liquid extraction to real industrial challenges