ANKOM XT15 Series - Manual (Page 7)

Operator’s Manual
Rev F 12/08/14
pg. 7
Instrument Description
General Description
The ANKOM XT15 Extraction System is designed to extract Crude (Free) Fat using conventional solvents, typically
petroleum ether. The compounds extracted are primarily triacylglycerols together with a small quantity of related
lipids, traditionally termed “Crude Fat.” The analysis is achieved by measuring the loss of mass due to the
extraction of fat/oil from the sample encapsulated in a filter bag. The quantitative isolation of the sample is
accomplished by surrounding the sample in a sealed filter bag with a filtering capacity in the 2 to 3 micron range.
The filter bag has sufficient porosity to permit rapid solvent passage and is composed of polymeric material that is
resistant to the higher temperatures and solvents used in the instrument.
The quantitative isolation achieved by the filter bag permits the ANKOM
XT15
Extraction System to automatically
process samples in batches of up to 15. With the solvent reservoir filled, simply place filter bags with sample in the
Extraction Vessel, lock the vessel in place, select the extraction time and temperature, and press “Start.” The
instrument will automatically fill the Extraction Vessel with solvent, extract the fat from the sample, and recycle the
solvent.
Below is a detailed view of the ANKOM
XT15
Extraction System.
Keypad
Display
Power Switch (not visible)
Safety Valve Handle
Pressure Gauge
Extraction Vessel
Solvent Fill Port
Main Handle
Solvent Sight Level Reflux Water Flow Control