Join us in unique e-seminar PROFESSIONAL DISTILLATION of essential oils. It will amaze you with its technical depth, yet is easily understandable and offers practical presentation. You will find in one place all theoretical and practical knowledge you need to successfully distil herbs or other plants!
It will answer all your major and minor questions about professional distillation that you have been struggling with. Whether you are already into distillation on a bit larger scale or are about to get to it, this course is a precious bank of knowledge and almost a must have. It will give your business a new push and save you from many mistakes.
It was recorded during a 3-day live seminar. We then directed the recordings, removed distracting and repetitive parts and selected the most relevant content. This way you get the most content in the shortest time.
Your lecturer will be Marco Valussi.
To distil for essential oils or for hydrosols?
It does matter how you carry out the distillation process. End result can differ by as much as 30% or more, which can be enough to get your business into trouble. Learn about effective solutions that have proven themselves in theory and in practice.
What distiller material to choose?
There is a variety of distiller materials to choose from and the material can have a decisive impact on the quality and therefore the success of your products. Know possible consequences so as not to make fatal mistakes!
Why is proper separation of essential oils from hydrosols so important?
An overlooked or neglected part of the process can determine your success or failure on the market. Don’t miss out on important information on the correct way to separate essential oils and hydrolates. It can save you a lot of inconveniences.
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DISTILLATION - 75 min
- DEFINITIONS: What are essential oils? What are hydrosols? What is distillation?
- EXTRACTION vs. DISTILLATION
- DIFFERENT METHODS OF DISTILLATION
- Steam distillation: direct / indirect steam, dry / wet steam
- Hydrodistillation, Water-steam distillation
MODULE 2: OPERATION OF A STILL - 95 min
- OPERATION OF A STILL: Components, Still material, How does a still works?
- CONDENSER: “Shot gun” condenser, Coil condenser, Position of a condenser
- SEPARATOR: Geometry, Diameter, Influence of temperature
- DISTILLING FOR HYDROSOLS: Temperature, Chemical composition
MODULE 3: PHYSICS OF DISTILLATION - 40 min
- WHY PHYSICS OF DISTILLATION?
- BASIC CONCEPTS
- Latent heat of vaporisation
- Vapore pressure, Boiling temperature
- 2nd Law of thermodinamics, Fouriers law!
MODULE 4: MODELS OF DISTILLATION - 75 min
- SUPERFICIAL ESSENTIAL OILS
- STEAM DISTILLATION
- Steam vs. hydrodistillation
- Regulating moisture
- Using steam generator
MODULE 5: DISTILLATION IN PRACTICE - 50 min
- PREPARING PLANT MATERIAL
- DISTILLATION TIME, CLEANING THE STILL
- CONDENSER IN ACTION
- COHOBATION
- DISTILLATION CLOSING
MODULE 6: QUALITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS AND HYDROSOLS - 55 min
- NEW DEFINITION OF QUALITY
- PURPOSE OF ANALYZING
- QUALITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
- QUALITY OF HYDROSOLS
- ABOUT THE SCENTS OF ESSENTIAL OILS
MODULE 7: SUSTAINABILITY IN DISTILLATION - 50 min
- PROJECT GADOI – Case studies of circular economy in distillation
- PROCESS SUSTAINABILITY
- ENDANGERED PLANTS
- IUCN, CITES regulation,
- Wild harvesting or cultivation?
Who is the seminar PROFESSIONAL DISTILATION for?
COMPLETE SEMINAR OF 7 MODULES
We highly recommend it to everyone, regardless of previous experience. The knowledge in individual modules is intertwined and the whole seminar is full of examples and practical experiences that one could have spend years collecting on their own. Even if you already have practical experience, you will deepen your knowledge through the systematic guidance of the lecturer, gain a lot of new information through the experience of other distillers and lay a solid foundation for your future distilling work.
PRACTICE PACKAGE: MODULE 1 + MODULE 2 + MODULE 5
It consists of an introductory part, a module on the operation of a distillation still and a module on the practical implementation of distillation. It is designed for those who are particularly interested in the technical and purely practical part of distillation. How to optimise the overall distillation time, what material to choose for the still or how to set up an efficient condensation are just some of the topics where you will receive extensive information and practical guidance.
THEORY PACKAGE: MODULE 1 + MODULE 3 + MODULE 4
It consists of an introductory part, a module on the physics of distillation and a module on distillation models. It is designed for those who already have practical experience and would like to go deeper into the theoretical background of distillation. Distillation is based on the basic principles of thermodynamics. It may sound complicated, but not really! Without a good basic understanding, it is difficult to understand why the details of the distillation process are so important – the moisture content of the material, the correct charging of the boiler, the regulation of the steam and much more.
QUALITY PACKAGE: MODULE 1 + MODULE 6 + MODULE 7
It consists of an introductory module, a module on the quality of essential oils and hydrolates and a module on the sustainability aspects of distillation. It is designed for slightly more experienced distillers who would like to gain additional knowledge on these topics. You will be impressed by practical examples of sustainable distillation, views on fermented essential oils, organic fragrances and much more.
INDIVIDUAL MODULES
They are designed for those distillers who already have basic experience and want to deepen a certain part of their knowledge. Each module is a complete unit, put in a package of three for a best combination.
Marco Valussi, Italy
Clinical Phytotherapist, BSc. (Hons.), Consultant, Distiller, Author
What do participants say about the seminar PROFESSIONAL DISTILLATION?
“Amazing seminar, I was blown away! There was a lot of new information that is useful for me now and will be in the future.” – Simon
“Great seminar! I liked the fact that it was held at a professional level, but still had plenty of room for open debate.” – Ana
“I am really glad that I came. I got a lot of good quality information.” – Željka
What is included in the PROFESSIONAL DISTILLATION seminar prices?
PRACTICE PACKAGE
MODULES 1+2+5- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 220 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material, possibility of an e-mail contact with the lecturer.
THEORY PACKAGE
MODULES 1+3+4- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 190 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material, possibility of an e-mail contact with the lecturer.
QUALITY PACKAGE
MODULES 1+6+7- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 180 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material, possibility of an e-mail contact with the lecturer.
THE COMPLETE SEMINAR PROFESSIONAL DISTILLATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS
7 MODULES- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 440 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material, possibility of an e-mail contact and 30-minutes web-talk to the lecturer.
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO DISTILLATION- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 75 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material.
MODULE 2
OPERATION OF A STILL- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 95 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material.
MODULE 3
PHYSICS OF DISTILLATION- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 40 minutes the video lecture and PDF material.
MODULE 4
MODELS OF DISTILLATION- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 75 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material.
MODULE 5
DISTILLATION IN PRACTICE- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 50 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material.
MODULE 6
QUALITY OF EO AND HYDROSOLS- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 55 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material.
MODULE 7
SUSTAINABILITY IN DISTILLATIONI- The price includes unlimited 1-year access to 50 minutes of the video lecture and PDF material.
E-seminar PROFESSIONAL DISTILLATION will enable you to:
- Watch more than 7 hours of high-quality, live video lectures
- Watch a practical demonstration of distillation on a larger still
- Access to a wealth of practical experience and examples from the lecturer’s extensive practice
- Unlimited access to video-lectures for 1 year
- Download of PDF lecture materials
- Receive e-mail answers to your questions from the lecturer after the seminar
- 30-minutes of personal web-talk to lecturer
Frequently asked questions
1. How can I watch a seminar?
You will receive a link to the module you have selected in your confirmation email. By clicking the link you will access the video.
2. Is there an expiry date for the seminar?
Yes, the seminar expires 1 year after the receipt of your payment. Your connection will then be automatically terminated.
3. How can I download the PDF?
You will receive a link to the PDF you have selected in your confirmation email. By clicking the link you will be able to download the PDF.
4. How can I contact the seminar lecturer?
If you have selected one of the packages or the whole seminar, you will receive the email address of the lecturer in your confirmation email. You can use this email address to contact the lecturer directly for further questions about the seminar.
5. How can I have a presonal web-talk to the seminar lecturer?
If you have selected the complete seminar, you can have a personal web-talk to the lectuerer about the subjects of seminar. You will discuss the time and way of web-contact with him directly over the e-amil.
6. How can I pay for the seminar? Will I receive an invoice?
You can use a credit card or PayPal to pay for the seminar. You will receive an invoice to your email address.
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8. How can I get any further information about the seminar?
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