{"id":694,"date":"2024-02-17T22:50:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T21:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invar.nl\/?page_id=694"},"modified":"2024-02-17T22:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T21:50:48","slug":"distillation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/invar.nl\/?page_id=694","title":{"rendered":"Distillation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>(short description of the project + goals)<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/?p=789\">Lab stand cart for distillation setup<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-03-16T12:44:06+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">16 March 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I want to build some sort of cart, or something with wheels to put all my distillation things on so I can easily roll it out of the way. It should permanently hold my big lab stand to hold the biomass vial, and under that I would like it to house a 10L jerrycan and a smaller lab stand to hold the heated mantle and boiling flask. Also, somewhere to put the controller\/power for the cooling loop pump. Something like this, with caster wheels under the corners:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":790,\"width\":\"311px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240316_122718.bmp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-790\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240316_122718.bmp 809w, https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240316_122718-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240316_122718-768x806.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot_20240316_122718-200x210.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I want to make it out of leftover pieces of wood. I would need:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>4x 44x44x400mm horizontal<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>4x 44x44x338mm vertical<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>2x 69x44x362mm horizontal, at the bottom<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>2x ~12x150x412mm sides<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1x 12x312x450 bottom<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1x 12&#215;150+x450 backplate<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I can get all of that out of scraps, yay! Let&#8217;s get building!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Edit: done! I don&#8217;t remember the last time I went from conceptualisation to finishing a project in one afternoon. It&#8217;s nice to finish something for a change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":793,\"width\":\"312px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240316_183100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-793\" style=\"width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240316_183100.jpg 563w, https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240316_183100-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/invar.nl\/projects\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_20240316_183100-118x210.jpg 118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next up: figuring out all the connections on my random collection of glassware that I want to build a distillation setup from.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/?p=681\">Essential oil distillation<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-03-06T16:55:39+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">6 March 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another thinking-out-loud post.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I have inherited a 500mL round bottom flask and heating mantle from my lab. I&#8217;m trying to see what I would need to make it into an essential oil still.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1a: simple distillation, 250 mL capacity &#8211; 29\/32<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Option 1 is the cheapest<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Elbow 75 degrees 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32852715718.html\">\u20ac8.34<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>14\/32 stopper \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed straight condenser 200 mm 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005005230925348.html\">\u20ac16.85<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Receiving adapter 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000974634197.html\">\u20ac8.60<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Separatory funnel 250 mL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005005967159982.html\">\u20ac13.18<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac46.97<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1b: simple distillation, 250 mL capacity &#8211; 24\/29<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Same but 1 size down<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Elbow 75 degrees 29\/32m to 24\/29m <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32852715718.html\">\u20ac8.14<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>14\/32 stopper \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed straight condenser 200 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000931830888.html\">\u20ac6.86<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Receiving adapter 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000974634197.html\">\u20ac8.87<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Separatory funnel 250 mL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005005967159982.html\">\u20ac13.18<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac37.05<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1c: simple distillation, 250 mL capacity &#8211; 19\/26<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Same but 2 sizes down again, needs adapter<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter 29\/32m &#8211; 19\/26f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002971804012.html\">\u20ac6.80<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Elbow 75 degrees 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32852715718.html\">\u20ac6.45<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>14\/32 stopper \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed straight condenser 200 mm 19\/26  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002485462677.html\">\u20ac12.67<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Receiving adapter 19\/26 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000974634197.html\">\u20ac8.60<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Separatory funnel 250 mL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005005967159982.html\">\u20ac13.18<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac47.40<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2a: reflux distillation, 250 mL capacity &#8211; 29\/32<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This one is the most simple option; a reflux separator with a condenser, straight onto the flask.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Reflux separator 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32838040847.html\">\u20ac28.99<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser 300 mm E.L. 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004352418489.html\">\u20ac30.36<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2b: reflux distillation, 250 mL capacity &#8211; 24\/29<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Same as before but reduced to 24\/29, i.e. thinner separator &amp; column<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter 29\/32m &#8211; 24\/29f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002971804012.html\">\u20ac7.33<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Reflux separator 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000273236102.html\">\u20ac27.92<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser <!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>200 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32736819511.html\">\u20ac21.35<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>300 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003655986456.html\">\u20ac29.43<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>400 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32867342640.html\">\u20ac32.51<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32954368905.html\">\u20ac37.94<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac56.60 (200 mm) \/ \u20ac65.67 (300 mm) \/ \u20ac67.76 (400 mm)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2c: reflux distillation, 250 mL capacity &#8211; 19\/26<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Same as before but reduced to 19\/26, i.e. thinner separator &amp; column<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter 29\/32m &#8211; 19\/26f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002971804012.html\">\u20ac6.70<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Reflux separator 19\/26 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/10000116052688.html\">\u20ac29.61<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser 300 mm 19\/26 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003655986456.html\">\u20ac30.42<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac66.73<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3a: reflux steam distillation, 500-2000 mL capacity &#8211; 24\/29<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This one is the maximum I can do with my 500 mL heating mantle, although I could possibly fit a 2L chromatography flask too.<s> Reduced to 24\/29<\/s> better to keep 29\/32 for easier filling\/emptying? Reduce reflux separator and Dimroth condenser?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 24\/29<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32950131934.html#nav-review\"> \u20ac12.86<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Some sort of reservoir<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL round 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002302205178.html\">\u20ac19.63<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1000 mL round 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002302205178.html\">\u20ac27.78<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>2000 mL round 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004405714194.html\">\u20ac41.14<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL globe separator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4001331340922.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.25.4d27mHZUmHZURp&amp;algo_pvid=d086d3fe-c32d-4885-a86f-35ce5a706f13&amp;algo_exp_id=d086d3fe-c32d-4885-a86f-35ce5a706f13-12&amp;pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2118.11%2118.11%21%21%21137.40%21137.40%21%40211b619a17080940911013263e3a60%2110000015720520209%21sea%21NL%21135358494%21&amp;curPageLogUid=e8uYivHWaCJI&amp;utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A\">\u20ac18.11<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1000 mL globe separator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000306395842.html\">\u20ac26.66<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL globe separator 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004992860259.html\">\u20ac21.51<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL straight column separator 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4001167943566.html\">\u20ac25.61<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL straight column separator 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004936808887.html\">\u20ac29.40<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>~500 mL straight column 24\/? (50&#215;300 mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4001272080199.html\">\u20ac32.59<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>~1000 mL straight column 24\/? (70&#215;300 mm) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4001272080199.html\">\u20ac41.00<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Wait a minute, I have an awesome big ~1.8L glass reservoir that is the perfect shape! It&#8217;s just missing the DN100? lid. The lid on its own is more expensive than all the other options though. Maybe use a temperature resistant funnel? Print a PETG lid and line it with PTFE baking sheet? <\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Reflux separator 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/4000273236102.html\">\u20ac27.92<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003123806019.html\">\u20ac32.90<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser 300 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003655986456.html\">\u20ac29.43<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3b: as above, but I&#8217;ve put more thought into it<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Putting a stopcock between the boiling flask and the reservoir is a bad idea. It&#8217;ll clog up with plant material. Also, I want the biggest diameter reservoir opening possible, to make it easier to fill\/empty\/clean.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 29\/32 \u20ac0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Reservoir<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL round 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002400323249.html\">\u20ac21.60<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1000 mL round 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004405714194.html\">\u20ac28.95<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>2000 mL round 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002400323249.html\">\u20ac45.72<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>29\/32 option (\u20ac68.05)<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><s>Clevenger apparatus 5mL 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002462422033.html\">\u20ac37.76<\/a><\/s> don&#8217;t trust<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser 300 mm E.L. 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004352418489.html\">\u20ac30.29<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>24\/29 option (\u20ac69.60)<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter M29\/32 F24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002971804012.html\">\u20ac7.33<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Clevenger apparatus 5mL 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003123806019.html\">\u20ac32.90<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser 300 mm E.L. 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32867322947.html\">\u20ac29.37<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>24\/29 option with thermometer adapter (\u20ac80.86)<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Y adapter M29\/32 2*F24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32802489110.html\">\u20ac14.80<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Thermometer adapter 24\/40 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005005126854573.html#nav-review\">\u20ac3.79<\/a> (probably fits)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Clevenger apparatus 5mL 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003123806019.html\">\u20ac32.90<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Jacketed Dimroth condenser 300 mm E.L. 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32867322947.html\">\u20ac29.37<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to figure out<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Can a Clevenger device even be used with steam distillation (refluxing through the biomass flask)?<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Yes, e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inherbashop.com\/en\/steam-extractors\/93-estrattore-inox-lt-250-plus-.html\">1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KCRLVQW60Ws\">2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=guTafPQ4J7s\">3<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>How on earth am I going to clamp such a tall installation<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Do I want to use my jacketed column? Perhaps upside down, but how would I connect the little screw adapter into the 24\/29 Clevenger? Maybe just get the cheaper shorter 200 mm Dimroth for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32736819511.html\">\u20ac21.27<\/a>?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Could I perhaps use my condenser as part of a DIY Clevenger? It has an extra port at the bottom. Would need to improvise a stopcock at the spout. This would make for a much less tall setup; it would sit next to the boiling flask \/ biomass vessel stack, with hydrosol overflow going up diagonally back into the boiling flask or biomass flask. Would need some sort of splitter adapter there, a hydrosol hose, a lid for my reactor (biomass) vessel, possibly an insulated metal pipe from the vessel to the condenser.. Maybe if I want a big volume, I should just hook up the Clevenger &amp; Dimroth to a pressure cooker or other metal pot.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Do I need to put some sort of restriction at the top of the Dimroth condenser to limit flow\/vapor loss?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Would a Vigreux column do something? I&#8217;m already refluxing<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3c<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ok I&#8217;ve decided I want the 5mL graduated 24\/29 Clevenger and a Dimroth on top of it, but I think I can get away with a shorter 200mm one because of the low heating power and high efficiency of the condenser. I can ramp up the coolant pump if needed, or just add another condenser on top if it turns out to be too short.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL dual 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32975751814.html\">\u20ac16.26<\/a> single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32954255685.html\">\u20ac16.92<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Glass stopper 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/33030963412.html#nav-review\">\u20ac3.09<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Biomass flask: 1000 mL round 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005004405714194.html\">\u20ac28.95<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter M29\/32 F24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002971804012.html\">\u20ac7.33<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Clevenger apparatus 5 mL 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003123806019.html\">\u20ac32.90<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Dimroth condenser 200 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32736819511.html\">\u20ac21.27<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><s>Metal clips #24 2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005006220409548.html\">\u20ac4.17<\/a><\/s><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><s>Plastic clips #29 10x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/10000211752011.html\">\u20ac3.79<\/a><\/s><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac109.80 (dual with stopper) or \u20ac107.37 (single, no stopper)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3d<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What would a 2L biomass flask cost?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL dual 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32975751814.html\">\u20ac16.26<\/a> single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32954255685.html\">\u20ac16.92<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Glass stopper 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/33030963412.html#nav-review\">\u20ac3.09<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Biomass flask: 2000 mL round 29\/32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002400323249.html\">\u20ac45.71<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter M29\/32 F24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005002971804012.html\">\u20ac7.33<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Clevenger apparatus 5 mL 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003123806019.html\">\u20ac32.90<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Dimroth condenser 200 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32736819511.html\">\u20ac21.27<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac126.56<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3e<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What about the one with a bigger mouth?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Round bottom flask 500 mL 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32950131934.html\">\u20ac12.84<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Biomass flask: 2000 mL round 50\/40 &amp; 24\/40 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32729894344.html\">\u20ac49.24<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adapter M50\/40 F24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32839683368.html\">\u20ac14.45<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Clevenger apparatus 5 mL 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/1005003123806019.html\">\u20ac32.90<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Dimroth condenser 200 mm 24\/29 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32736819511.html\">\u20ac21.27<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total: \u20ac130.70<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to figure out<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Will my 200W heater provide enough heat for a 2 L biomass flask?<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degruyter.com\/document\/doi\/10.1515\/9783110455403-023\/pdf\">500 g plant material: 1 kW <\/a>for 4.5 h, 6 kg of water -&gt; 200W can do 100 g?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>~1 kWh\/kg -&gt; at 4.5 h, 200 W can do ~1 kg?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9219088\/\">~1.9 kWh\/kg<\/a> -&gt; at 4.5 h, 200 W can do ~500 g?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0926669021002521\">0.3-4.0 kWh\/kg<\/a>, best results at 1.2-4.0 kWh\/kg -&gt; at 4.5 h, 200 W can do ~250-750 g?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lavenoil.com\/how-much-water-i-should-pour-into-the-distillation-pot\/\">250 g per liter<\/a> biomass<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ergo, 200W might just keep up with 500 g \/ 2 L flask? Otherwise, just run for longer?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Will my 500 mL boiling flask provide enough water for the process?<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fill to max 50%<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Water is refluxed<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>2.8 L\/kg -&gt; water must be refluxed at least 6 times<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If not enough, just add through condenser? And pre-wet biomass?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Do I want to spend the extra \u20ac20 on a flask twice the size?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Do I want to spend \u20ac100+ on new glassware when I already have used stuff? It might be toxic and I&#8217;d have to figure out connections, especially both sides of the 1.8L reactor that has no lid.. The condenser I could probably figure out now that I know the screw connections. I still want a Clevenger in any case.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degruyter.com\/document\/doi\/10.1515\/9783110455403-023\/pdf\">Microwave assisted extraction<\/a> or microwave pretreatment<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I have bought<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I&#8217;ve bought a Clevenger (5mL graduated, 24\/29 connections). <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I&#8217;ll try to connect everything I already have up first. But none of those things are made to connect. There are 4 places that I&#8217;d like to be mostly &#8220;steam tight&#8221;:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>500 mL round bottom flask to biomass flask: 29\/32 ground glass to glass hose connection. Maybe drill out a rubber stopper?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Biomass flask to biomass flask lid: custom clamp? Or maybe make a new lid from stainless steel or old pot lid?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Biomass flask lid to Clevenger: GL25 (or was it GL32?) screw connection to 24\/29 ground glass &#8211; maybe a 24\/29 to hose adapter, and then stick it in a screw cap with teflon ring?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Clevenger to condenser: put the glass hose connection of the condenser into a drilled out 24\/29 rubber stopper again?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To be continued.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/invar.nl\/?p=691\">Idea: extracting volatile oils<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-02-17T22:49:41+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">17 February 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I&#8217;ve saved some lab ware and equipment from the dumpster. 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