CGMP-Process & Equipment Consultant for Herbal Extraction Plant (Solvent + Aqueous + Spray Dryer) – India Project

Job ID: 40228909

Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR

Title:

Process & Equipment Consultant for Herbal Extraction Plant (Solvent + Aqueous + Spray Dryer) – India Project

Description:

We are setting up a Herbal Extract Manufacturing Unit in Mungeli, Chhattisgarh (India) under company Vinka Exporters Pvt Ltd.

We require an experienced Process & Equipment Consultant to finalize process design, equipment specifications, and vendor-ready documentation for a turnkey herbal extraction plant.

This is a serious industrial project and we want a consultant who has actual experience in extraction plants (herbal/pharma/nutraceutical).

Project Scope:

The consultant will support in finalizing the complete process and equipment specifications for:

A) Extraction System

Solvent extraction (ethanol/hydro-alcoholic)

Aqueous extraction

Extractor sizing & number of vessels

agitation/stirrer selection

heating method recommendation (steam/thermic/hot water)

B) Filtration & Separation

filter press / bag filter / centrifuge recommendation

C) Solvent Recovery System

distillation & recovery system sizing

condenser sizing

vacuum system selection

safety requirements for solvent handling

D) Concentration System

vacuum evaporator / concentrator sizing

suitable design for viscous herbal extracts

E) Spray Dryer

spray dryer sizing (evaporation rate kg/hr)

cyclone/bag filter setup

inlet/outlet temperature recommendation

utilities requirement

F) Utilities Recommendation

boiler capacity estimation

chiller/cooling tower requirement

air compressor sizing

vacuum pump sizing

water consumption estimation

power load estimation (kW)

Deliverables Required:

The consultant must deliver:

✅ Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
✅ Equipment List with Technical Specifications (RFQ-ready)
✅ Utility Consumption Sheet (Power/Steam/Water/Cooling)
✅ Basic Piping Philosophy (piping list + valve types recommendation)
✅ Layout Guidance for machine arrangement (ground floor + 3-level platform concept)
✅ Tender/RFQ document format for sending to vendors
✅ Support in comparing quotations received from machine manufacturers
✅ 2–3 online meetings for final discussion

Plant Capacity:

Extraction plant capacity: 3000 litres/day

End products: herbal extracts for nutraceutical & ayurvedic applications

Location: India

Consultant Requirements (Must Have):

Minimum 5 years experience in extraction plant process design

Experience in ethanol solvent recovery + vacuum evaporation + spray drying

Ability to provide at least 2 previous project references or work samples

Ability to explain design calculations logically

Screening Questions (Mandatory to Answer):

Which type of extractor is best for ethanol herbal extraction and why?

How will you calculate solvent recovery condenser sizing?

What are typical spray dryer inlet/outlet temperatures for herbal extract powder?

Share 1 sample PFD / equipment specification sheet / P&ID you have made earlier (can hide client name).

What will be your estimated timeline to complete deliverables?

Timeline:

Expected completion: 10–20 days

Fast delivery preferred

Payment Structure:

We prefer milestone-based payments:

Milestone 1: PFD + equipment list

Milestone 2: Specs + utilities sheet

Milestone 3: RFQ document + quotation comparison support

Budget:

We are a startup, so we want competitive pricing but professional work.

Notes:

Only serious consultants apply. We are not looking for generic project report writers.