Process and apparatus for the Impregnation and Expansion of Taba - Co. Co.

摘要

A process for expanding Tobacco comprises the steps of: (a) the contact of Tobacco with carbon dioxide gas at a pressure of 400 psig to 1057 psig (2758 to 7287 kPa) and uNa temperature such that the gas saturation conditions carbonicose located in or close to it; (b) enable Tobacco remains in contact with carbon dioxide for a timeSufficient to im pregnarse with; (c) release of the pressure; (d) to submit, after the Tobacco to such conditions as to cause its expansion; and (e) before the stage (a), of the Compacted