Two types of continuous solvent extractors were introduced into this c o u n t r y. The flakes to be extracted are fed into the top of one leg and are conveyed downward through the solvent by means of a perforated screw. The fresh solvent is introduced into the "up l e g" and flows down, across, and up the "d o w n l " in a true eountercurrent manner. The solvent,
Two types of continuous solvent extractors were introduced into this c o u n t r y. The flakes to be extracted are fed into the top of one leg and are conveyed downward through the solvent b…