Continuous and discontinuous extraction of the soluble components of a solid Features - discontinuous and continuous solid-liquid extraction - 1-, 2- or 3-stage modes possible - regenerable extraction material - software with control functions and data acquisition Learning objectives/experiments - fundamentals of solid-liquid extraction - demonstration of solid-liquid extraction as a continuous and discontinuous process - investigation of 1-, 2- and 3-stage processes - influence of solvent flow rate and temperature on the extraction process - influence of extraction material feed rate and extractor revolving speed on the extraction process Specification [1] revolving extractor for continuous and discontinuous solid-liquid extraction [2] switching to 1-, 2- or 3-stage modes possible by valves [3] extractor revolving speed adjustable by potentiometer [4] spiral conveyor with variable speed to adjust the extraction material feed rate [5] flow rate of solvent adjustable for each stage via speed of pumps [6] temperature of solvent adjustable for each stage by PID controller [7] tanks for extraction material, extraction residue, solvent and extract [8] software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10