Project: Gas liquid Processing of Tobacco
(GALT)
Start date: February 2001 Completion: March 2003
Scope:
The project involves expanding tobacco using liquid
CO2 impregnation at (-) 17 deg C and 23 bar pressure
in a specially designed impregnator with Quick Open
Closure Device. Drying the impregnated tobacco in
a pneumatic conveyor dryer at 375 deg. C and reordering
to required moisture content. The project involves
product cyclone, conveyor systems, venture eductor,
PJFF Filters, Hot air generator, Waste heat recovery
system, Liquid CO2 and LPG storage yard with fire
hydrant, piping and ducting systems