Solvent extraction

Optimising the solvent extraction method for improved edible oil yields

Introduction Humans have been extracting oils from oleaginous seeds, kernels, nuts, or fruit pulps for centuries now. Of course, extraction methods have evolved greatly over time. While a little over a century ago, mechanical extraction was the mainstay of edible oil extraction, the solvent extraction method reigns supreme today. The solvent extraction process is certainly […]

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The Evolution of Groundnut Oil Extraction: Harnessing Modern Machinery

The global political situation has deeply impacted Africa in terms of food security. Edible oil imports, especially, have been hurt by rises in global food prices and disruptions to the supply chain. But groundnut, which is an important edible oil, is traditionally grown in many African countries, so there is no better time than now

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Your Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Oil Extraction Machine Manufacturers

Introduction So, you have answers to our five questions to ask before setting up an edible oil refining business. And you’ve made a decision. You’re going to take the leap into the oils and fats processing industry. Where do you go from here? Before you get on the hunt for oil extraction machine manufacturers for

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Investing in a Solvent Distillation Plant: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Solvent extraction is the most widely used method to extract oil from oil-bearing materials. While rice bran oil is generally obtained using exclusively the solvent extraction method, other oils and fats like castor oil, sunflower oil, groundnut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter are procured through a combination of mechanical pressing using oil expeller

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Pre-conditioning and Cooking – Understanding the Process and Significance

Procuring oil seeds of the best quality plays a vital role in oil extraction. After procurement, seeds go through various cleaning steps to ensure the best quality and highest oil output is derived. While there are different oil extraction methods, cleaning and prepping oilseeds, using best practices, the most appropriate extraction method and the right

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Benefits of technical audit of a process plant

Introduction Technical audit at a process plant enables businesses to improve the efficiency of the process and produce quality products. Auditing a process plant helps identify bottlenecks in the system, optimize, improve performance, realign strategies, enable continuous improvement, and implement corrective actions where necessary. In addition, a technical audit of a process plant helps enhance

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Flash point in oil

Introduction Flash point is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapour in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with the air near the liquid’s surface. It is an indicator of the liquid’s susceptibility to ignition. Flash point is generally determined by heating liquid in test equipment and measuring the temperature at

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Our solutions for a plant running under capacity

Introduction Production capacity is a critical measurement of your production system. Your total production capacity is the total output that you can realistically produce, including any time lost for changeovers, maintenance, breakdowns, missing parts, and other delays. Hence, it is the average quantity produced for a system working at full capacity in a given period.

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Soybean Oilseeds, Oil & Meal: Indian Scenario

Introduction Soybean oilseed, soybean oil as well as soybean meal have all attained significant importance in for the Indian economy in the past two decades. Soybean cultivation has risen in the central Indian states where the weather is suitable. It has become the crop of choice for the farmers during the kharif season. Refined soybean

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