PRINCIPLES OF VEGETABLE OIL EXTRACTION (HB 2024) Hardcover

This book explores the technology behind vegetable oil extraction, covering both theoretical aspects and practical processes for different oilseeds. It is divided into two main sections: mechanical expression and solvent extraction. The text explains the significance of each preparation step in relation to the structure of oilseeds, highlighting how the quality of prepared materials varies across different oilseeds. It also addresses modern equipment designs, including presses, extractors, desolventisers, distillation lines, and other supporting machinery. The book discusses how each unit operation affects the final product’s quality, safety standards, and plant automation, as well as providing safety precautions for plant operations. Additionally, it examines emerging green technologies aimed at solving industry challenges.