Kewada Oil
Kewada Oil
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey flower and buds distillation plants for kewada (kewda) flowers, listed in the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue as Pandanus odorifer. The plant recovers essential oil, with the aromatic hydrosol as a co-product, for the catalogue’s aromatherapy, skin-care, perfumery and cosmetic applications. This page covers the distillation route; the solvent-extraction route to a kewada concrete and absolute is on the Kewada concrete and absolute page.
Mechotech’s kewada plant is configured around the raw material and the target oil. It is built in SS 316L with integrated condensers and oil–water separation, PLC-based automation and full documentation, and is delivered as a commissioned turnkey system. The distillation mode and operating parameters are established during process development and pilot validation.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Kewada Distillation Plant |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pandanus odorifer (Sureka Life Sciences catalogue); the legacy Mechotech page uses Pandanus odoratissimus — species name confirmed with the client |
| Raw Material | Kewada (kewda) flowers |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Flowers (exact feed form, such as fresh or dried, confirmed with the client) |
| Marker Compound | α-Terpineol (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Kewada Distillation) |
| Product Category | Flower & Buds Oils Distillation Plants |
| Extraction Method | Steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation — selected for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil |
| Product-contact Material | SS 316L |
| Condensation | Multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation |
| Oil–Water Separation | Stainless-steel Florentine flask |
| Finishing | Polish filtration; drying over anhydrous sodium sulphate or by vacuum |
| Automation | PLC-based |
| Plant Capacity | Configured to requirement |
| Utility Requirements | Steam, chilled/cooling water, compressed air and power (project-specific) |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Kewada essential oil; aromatic hydrosol as co-product |
Plant Capacities
| Plant Scale | Raw Material Throughput | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Configured to your feedstock and trial plan | Product development, parameter validation |
| Semi-Commercial | Configured between pilot and commercial scale | Scale-up trials, contract manufacturing |
| Commercial | Configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume | Commercial production |
Capacity is configured to raw-material supply, confirmed buyer volume and investment timeline; a pilot plant is recommended to validate parameters before scaling.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Preparation
Kewada flowers are sorted and cleaned of foreign matter so that the charge packs evenly in the still; the feed form and the time from harvest to distillation are set with the client.
Charging & Distillation
The prepared Kewada charge is loaded into the SS 316L still and distilled by steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation, selected during process development for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil.
Condensation
Vapours pass through a multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation, condensing the oil and hydrosol.
Oil–Water Separation
Condensate is separated in a stainless-steel Florentine flask; the oil is collected and the hydrosol is drawn off and can be recovered as a co-product.
Polishing & Drying
The crude oil is polish-filtered and dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate or by vacuum to remove residual moisture.
Quality Control
Each batch is sampled for GC-MS profile and physical parameters — specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation — against the client’s specification.
Major Plant Equipment
- Flower cleaning and sorting system
- Perforated basket or false-bottom charge support
- SS 316L distillation still / extractor
- Multi-tube condenser with chilled-water circulation
- Stainless-steel Florentine flask (oil–water separator)
- Polish filtration system
- Drying unit (anhydrous sodium sulphate or vacuum)
- CIP system
- PLC-based automation and instrumentation
Plant Output
From Plant to Product
Kewada Distillation
This botanical is also in the product range of Sureka Life Sciences, our sister concern in botanical ingredients.
Applications
- Aromatherapy
- Skin-care and massage products
- Perfumery and cosmetics
- Culinary use
Key Features
SS 316L Construction
Product-contact surfaces are SS 316L for corrosion resistance and product purity, with CIP capability between batches.
Efficient Condensation
Multi-tube condensers with chilled-water circulation condense the volatile oil and hydrosol and limit loss of volatile top-notes.
Configurable Distillation Mode
The still is configured for steam, hydro, vacuum or pressure distillation, selected during process development for the volatility and heat-sensitivity of the target oil.
Hydrosol Recovery
Integrated oil–water separation allows the aromatic hydrosol to be drawn off and recovered as a co-product.
Scalable Capacity
Plants are configured to requirement from pilot scale upward, with modular expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mechotech supply the complete machinery for Kewada?
What specification can the Kewada plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Kewada plant?
Which industries use the kewada distillation plant?
Which part and species of kewada are processed in the distillation plant?
How is kewada oil produced in the plant?
What is the difference between this Kewada page and the Kewada concrete and absolute page?
Which marker does the kewada oil carry?
Which related floral oils does Mechotech list by distillation?
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