Inspired by the heritage of Grasse, the Micro-Alembic Still concept was developed to redefine essential oil extraction. The primary objective was to create a high-precision environment with rigorous parameter control, enabling the efficient distillation of rare and high-value aromatics.
The device is engineered around a dedicated distillation chamber, designed to house the botanical charge. Steam is introduced into the chamber via dual-inlet ports to ensure uniform distribution. As the steam permeates the organic material, it facilitates the extraction of volatile aromatic compounds. This vapor-phase mixture then travels through the system to the condensation stage. Cooling is achieved through an integrated spiral microchannel, where a continuous flow of coolant (water) lowers the temperature, triggering a phase change. The process concludes at the outlet, yielding the final aromatic distillate.
At this stage, the Micro-Alembic Still remains a high-fidelity conceptual study. While the fluid dynamics and thermal exchange layers have not yet been simulated or laboratory-tested, the project serves as a foundational blueprint for miniaturized botanical extraction. I look forward to the opportunity to validate these mechanics through CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and physical prototyping in the future.