Abstract: A separation apparatus for separating constituents from effluent. The separation apparatus includes a gas diffuser, a hopper, and a tank. The gas diffuser includes an inlet inner tube for receiving effluent from a well. The hopper is disposed at least partially below the gas diffuser, and the tank is connected to the hopper. The gas diffuser is configured so that gas in the effluent is released from the effluent and into the atmosphere before the effluent enters the hopper. The hopper is configured so that liquid effluent in the hopper spills over a top portion of the hopper and into the tank.

Abstract: A separation apparatus for separating constituents from effluent. The separation apparatus includes a gas diffuser, a hopper, and a tank. The gas diffuser includes an inlet inner tube for receiving effluent from a well. The hopper is disposed at least partially below the gas diffuser, and the tank is connected to the hopper. The gas diffuser is configured so that gas in the effluent is released from the effluent and into the atmosphere before the effluent enters the hopper. The hopper is configured so that liquid effluent in the hopper spills over a top portion of the hopper and into the tank.

Abstract: A separation apparatus for separating constituents from effluent. The separation apparatus includes a gas diffuser, a hopper, and a tank. The gas diffuser includes an inlet inner tube for receiving effluent from a well. The hopper is disposed at least partially below the gas diffuser, and the tank is connected to the hopper. The gas diffuser is configured so that gas in the effluent is released from the effluent and into the atmosphere before the effluent enters the hopper. The hopper is configured so that liquid effluent in the hopper spills over a top portion of the hopper and into the tank.

Abstract: A separation apparatus for separating constituents from effluent. The separation apparatus includes a gas diffuser, a hopper, and a tank. The gas diffuser includes an inlet inner tube for receiving effluent from a well. The hopper is disposed at least partially below the gas diffuser, and the tank is connected to the hopper. The gas diffuser is configured so that gas in the effluent is released from the effluent and into the atmosphere before the effluent enters the hopper. The hopper is configured so that liquid effluent in the hopper spills over a top portion of the hopper and into the tank.

Abstract: A method for extracting a color-enhancing pigment includes separating citrus fruit into in-line pulp and juice and then separating the juice into clarified juice and retentate. The retentate or the in-line pulp is then homogenized to form a slurry, and the pigment is recovered from the slurry. The extraction method of the present invention is accomplished without the use of enzymes or harsh organic solvents, but rather is aqueous-based. The system includes an extractor and a finisher to separate citrus fruit into in-line pulp and juice. An ultrafiltration unit is used to separate the juice into clarified juice and retentate. Homogenization is accomplished with applied pressure, and pigment recovery, by washing and centrifugation.

Abstract: A method for extracting a color-enhancing pigment includes separating grapefruit into in-line pulp and juice and then separating the juice into clarified juice and retentate. The retentate or the in-line pulp is then homogenized to form a slurry, and the pigment is recovered from the slurry. The extraction method of the present invention is accomplished without the use of enzymes or harsh organic solvents, but rather is aqueous-based. The system includes an extractor and a finisher to separate citrus fruit into in-line pulp and juice. An ultrafiltration unit is used to separate the juice into clarified juice and retentate. Homogenization is accomplished with applied pressure, and pigment recovery, by washing and centrifugation.

Abstract: A method for extracting a color-enhancing pigment includes separating grapefruit into in-line pulp and juice and then separating the juice into clarified juice and retentate. The retentate or the in-line pulp is then homogenized to form a slurry, and the pigment is recovered from the slurry. The extraction method of the present invention is accomplished without the use of enzymes or harsh organic solvents, but rather is aqueous-based. The system includes an extractor and a finisher to separate citrus fruit into in-line pulp and juice. An ultrafiltration unit is used to separate the juice into clarified juice and retentate. Homogenization is accomplished with applied pressure, and pigment recovery, by washing and centrifugation.