Introduction Shea butter, the fat obtained from the kernels of shea seeds (nuts), has several useful properties for a wide range of food, personal care and other applications. Its fatty acid composition makes its use healthy. Shea butter is soft solid or fatty oil at room temperature. Shea kernels contain about 40 to 57 % […]
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Introduction Shea butter has gained significant importance in the past several decades across the world due to its versatile properties. With growing focus on natural ingredients in cosmetics and other end-uses, increasing attention is being given to use of shea butter in many applications. The following series of articles present a brief review of shea
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Kumar Metal Industries has entered into a technology collaboration and sales agreement with Anderson International Corp, USA to manufacture and sell the company\’s Dox extruders, Solvex expanders and associated spare parts in India.
Vacuum systems provide suitable vacuum conditions for decolourization and deodorization in edible oil refineries. Both are highly critical processes, and a stable and reliable vacuum system plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality outcomes.
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Introduction In the old days, oil was extracted using a large mortar and pestle where oilseeds were pounded by hand until the oil came out. This was the original method for cold pressing and didn’t involve the addition of any heat. The residual cake was used as cattle fodder. As time went on, the extraction
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Introduction Preparation is the first step in the process of extracting oil from oilseeds. Once harvested, oilseeds are stored for some time before transported to the extraction facility. Inorganic and organic impurities accumulated during harvesting, storing and transport must be removed before the extraction process can begin. These include contaminants like leaves and stems, shells,
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“The right partner will come to you with a clear strategy for the usual and the unexpected. Pick a technology partner that offers you current and a future value greater than what you are seeking.”
Our CEO Biju George Palayil offers his tips on selecting the right technology partner for your next refinery or extraction project.
An AMC ensures that your plant receives regular and timely expert maintenance so it can run smoothly over a more extended period. Here’s what you should know about an AMC for your extraction or refinery plant and equipment.
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With any technology, machinery and equipment, wear and tear from continued usage and new advancements prompt the need for upgrades. Plant Engineers often ask us for information to help them deliver a compelling case to their management. We\’ve pooled together our learning\’s from the last eight decades and developed guideline you can use to build a case for upgrading your refinery or extraction plant equipment.
Increasingly stringent environmental norms and rising energy costs call for vacuum systems that offer significant energy savings and low running costs and only have negligible impact on the environment. Here’s everything you need to know about chilled water vacuum systems.
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