Technologies

Agricultural Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title:	Essential Oil Distillation Unit
Area:	Agricultural Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Focus Area:	Distillation of Essential Oil
Social Benefits:	Indigenous design with easy operation and maintenance , Design for steam distillation of oil , Environment friendly , Low cost per unit
Developing Agency:	CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Assam
Technology Readiness Index:	Technology Integrated
Email:	director@neist.res.in
Website Link :	http://www.neist.res.in
Source (more info) :	https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

CSIR-NEIST has done considerable work on development of distillation plant suited to local conditions in North eastern region. The process involves steam distillation suitable for extraction of essential oils from oil bearing leaves, grass etc. Production of essential oils of citronella, lemongrass, patchouli, geranium, palmarosa, etc. will play an important role in export promotion. The organized cultivation of these non-traditional crops and extraction of oil from these crops will give impetus to the rural population in providing employment/self employment and revenue generation. Steam distillation of important aromatic plants such as Citronella, Lemongrass, Patchouli, etc.