Principles of Vegetable Oil Extraction

This book covers technology of vegetable oil extraction including theory, process technologies used for various oilseeds, machinery and operation and design aspects. Pertinent topics are covered under two parts as mechanical expression, and solvent extraction including modern press designs, effect of each unit operation and so forth.

Part 1 Mechanical Expression 1. Introduction 2. Technology of Preparation of Oil-Bearing Materials prior to Mechanical Expression 3. Preparation Equipment: Operation Principles and Design Aspects 4. Screw Pressing 5. Cake Cooling, Storage and Utilisation 6. Oil Filtration, Cooling and Storage 7. Process Control and Automation 8. Utility Requirement for Oil Mills 9. Quality Issues 10. Safety and Environment Aspects Part 2 Solvent Extraction 11. Introduction 12. Preparation Prior to Solvent Extraction 13. Preparation Equipment: Construction Features and Design Aspects 14. Solvent Extraction: Technology and Plant Operation 15. SEP Equipment: Operation, Construction and Design Aspects 16. Meal Pelleting and Edible Products of Soybean 17. Bagging and Storage of De-oiled Meal 18. Effect of Processing on Quality of Oil and Meal 19. Utility Requirement of Oil Extraction Plants 20. Environmental and Safety Issues