???? Training Duration: 3 Days
???? Target Participants: Farmers, Agarwood Growers, Distillation Technicians, Entrepreneurs
???? Training Type: Practical, On-Site Demonstration & Workshop
???? Day 1: Introduction & Preparation
Session 1: Understanding Hydro Distillation
???? Overview of hydro distillation and its importance in oud oil extraction
???? Hydro distillation vs. steam distillation vs. CO₂ extraction
???? Identifying quality agarwood for oil production
Session 2: Agarwood Selection & Pre-Treatment
???? Hands-on wood selection process – Identifying high-resin-content logs
???? Preparing agarwood: Chipping, grinding, and soaking techniques
???? Impact of pre-treatment on oil yield and fragrance quality
???? Practical Exercise: Participants will manually cut, grind, and soak agarwood for the distillation process
???? Day 2: Hydro Distillation Process & Equipment Handling
Session 3: Equipment Overview & Setup
???? Components of a hydro distillation unit
???? Proper assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting
???? Safety protocols when operating high-temperature equipment
???? Practical Exercise: Participants will set up a distillation unit and learn its operation
Session 4: Conducting the Hydro Distillation Process
???? Step-by-step oil extraction procedure
???? Monitoring heat, steam pressure, and condensation for optimal extraction
???? Collecting oil and separating it from water
???? Hands-On Activity: Participants will run a full batch of hydro distillation
???? Day 3: Quality Testing & Business Applications
Session 5: Post-Processing & Oil Grading
???? Filtration, purification, and aging of oud oil
???? Quality testing techniques (sensory testing, gas chromatography)
???? Grading different oil qualities for pricing and market positioning
???? Hands-On Activity: Participants will filter and grade extracted oud oil
Session 6: Commercialization & Business Strategies
???? Packaging and branding of oud oil for retail & bulk markets
???? Licensing, permits, and CITES compliance
???? Cost analysis and profitability – Investment vs. Returns
???? Business Planning Workshop: Participants will develop a mini-business plan for agarwood oil production
???? Training Inclusions:
✔ Live Demonstration of Hydro Distillation Process
✔ Training Materials (Manuals, Safety Guides, Equipment Checklists)
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Supplier & Market Linkages for Agarwood Oil Sales
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