Edible Oil Extraction from Oilseeds
Calculates the mass balance and recovery efficiency of oil from oilseeds through mechanical pre-pressing and solvent extraction stages.
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1. Define Input Parameters
2. Engineering Output
Total Oil Mass in Raw Seed (M_seed_oil)
- t
- t
Oil Recovered in Pre-press Stage (M_prepress)
- t
- t
Oil Remaining in Pressed Cake (M_cake_oil)
- t
- t
Oil Recovered in Solvent Stage (M_solvent)
- t
- t
Total Oil Recovered (M_total)
- t
- t
Overall Oil Recovery Percentage (eta_overall)
- %
- %
Residual Oil Mass in Meal (M_residual)
- t
- t
Total Mass of Final Meal (M_meal)
- t
- t
Residual Oil Content in Meal (C_residual)
- %
- %
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This calculation procedure quantifies the efficiency of a two-stage extraction system involving mechanical pre-pressing and solvent extraction. It allows process engineers to monitor plant performance and ensure that residual oil levels in the final meal meet commercial quality standards.
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