This training is designed for agarwood growers, essential oil producers, and business investors interested in high-tech, sustainable oud oil extraction using Supercritical CO₂ Technology. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in operating a CO₂ extraction system for premium-quality agarwood oil production.
Location: Aetherial Natural Oils Corp, Tanza, Cavite
Duration: 1-Day Intensive Training (8 Hours)
Participants: Limited to 6 per session (Hands-on Training)
Certification: Issued upon completion
Module 1: Introduction to Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
What is Supercritical CO₂?
How CO₂ behaves as both a gas and liquid for efficient extraction
Advantages over traditional extraction methods (steam distillation & solvent extraction)
Applications of Supercritical CO₂ in agarwood oil production
Module 2: Equipment & System Overview
Supercritical CO₂ Extraction System Components:
✅ CO₂ Tank & Compressor
✅ Extraction Chamber
✅ Separator
✅ Temperature & Pressure Controls
✅ CO₂ Recycling System
Understanding Pressure & Temperature Control for high-purity oil extraction
Safety Protocols in handling CO₂ extraction machinery
Module 3: Agarwood Preparation for Extraction
Selection of Agarwood for High-Quality Oil
Optimal drying & grinding techniques for increased oil yield
Pre-treatment methods to enhance extraction efficiency
Module 4: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction Process (Hands-On Session)
Step-by-Step Oil Extraction Process:
✅ Loading Agarwood Powder into the Extraction Chamber
✅ Adjusting Pressure (100-300 bar) & Temperature (31-50°C)
✅ CO₂ Flow Rate & Retention Time
✅ Collection & Filtration of Extracted Oud Oil
✅ CO₂ Recovery & Recycling
Troubleshooting Extraction Issues (Yield variation, pressure loss, temperature control)
Module 5: Oud Oil Quality Testing & Market Applications
How to Identify High-Quality Oud Oil (Color, Scent, Composition)
GC-MS Analysis (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) for purity testing
Comparing CO₂-Extracted Oud Oil vs. Steam-Distilled Oud Oil
Market Trends & Business Opportunities in luxury perfume & aromatherapy industries
Module 6: Business & Investment in Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Cost Analysis: Investing in a CO₂ Extraction System
Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Certification
Scaling Your Oud Oil Business for Global Market Access
Certification & Final Q&A
✅ Participants receive a Certificate of Completion
✅ Business consultation for setting up Supercritical CO₂ Extraction in your agarwood farm or distillery.