Extraction freeze drying system with removable condenser
An extraction freeze drying system. The freeze dryer has a cold collector, heating elements, and a vacuum chamber. A first removable collector vessel is operatively and removably connected to the freeze dryer. A second removable collector vessel is provided for replacing the first removable collector vessel upon removal thereof from the freeze dryer. The first and second removable collectors are jacketed vessels. Fluid is allowed to pass through the jacket to maintain proper temperatures. A sealable lid is attached to the first removable collector vessel immediately upon or prior to removal from the freeze dryer. The sealable lid comprises a drain valve and spout to aid in pouring off water or terpenes during the separation process.
1. An extraction freeze drying system for extracting material, comprising:
a) a freeze dryer having heating elements, a vacuum chamber, and at least one collection tray configured to contain the material;
b) a first removable collector vessel operatively and removably connected to the vacuum chamber of the freeze dryer to deliver water vapor from the vacuum chamber to the first removable collector, the first removable collector vessel configured to connect to a refrigeration coil connected to a refrigeration system to cool the first removable collector vessel and provide a temperature delta between the material and the first removable collector vessel, wherein a vacuum seal is configured to seal the first removable collector vessel to the vacuum chamber at an open end of the first removable collector vessel; and
c) a lid configured to selectively seal the open end of the first removable collector vessel.
2. The extraction freeze drying system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a second removable collector vessel for replacing the first removable collector vessel upon removal thereof from the freeze dryer.
3. The extraction freeze drying system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the first and second removable collectors are jacketed vessels, wherein the jacketed vessels each include a jacket configured to contain a fluid therein.
4. The extraction freeze drying system in accordance with claim 3 , further comprising fittings configured to connect each jacket to the refrigeration system.
5. The extraction freeze drying system in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the fittings are quick disconnect fittings operatively connected to the jacketed vessels to allow removal thereof without leaking fluid.
6. The extraction freeze drying system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the sealable lid comprises a drain valve and spout to aid in pouring off water or terpenes during the separation process.
7. The extraction freeze drying system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first removable collector vessel further comprises a sight glass for allowing a user to monitor condensate collection during a drying process.