Steam distillation modeling for essential oil extraction ...
The average moisture contents of the aromatic plants were 78.19%, 79.34%, and 79.45% to rosemary, lavender, and basil, respectively. The steam distillation apparatus used includes a 4.000 mL glass boiler heated by an electric resistance, a 3.000 mL glass extraction chamber, and a modified Clevenger trap with 5.00 mL graduated tube.