Design of Twin Screw Oil Expeller for Pongamia Pinnata

  • design and mechanization of oil expeller-international journal
  • design and mechanization of oil expeller-international journal
  • design and mechanization of oil expeller-international journal
  • design and mechanization of oil expeller-international journal

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  • Can a mechanical oil expeller press be used for small scale oil extraction?
  • A mechanical oil expeller press was designed, constructed & further analyzed with simulation software (ANSYS) in this research work. This expeller can be useful for small scale oil extraction. ASME shaft design code was used in designing the screw shaft of the press. Locally available material (mild steel) was used in manufacturing of the expeller.
  • What is oil expeller & screw press method for oil extraction?
  • Oil expeller is a device which can produce pressure by rotating feed to expeller screw manually or automatically. Screw press method for oil extraction is a mechanical method for extracting oil from raw materials. Oil extracted by screw pressing is used either as a food product or as an industrial product.
  • How do screw press oil expellers work?
  • The screw press oil expellers are reported to be more efficient than all other methods of oil extraction. The oil seeds fed through the hopper are crushed and transported by a rotating screw in a press barrel.
  • How does a oil expeller work?
  • Locally available material (mild steel) was used in manufacturing of the expeller. A 20 hp 3-phase electric motor was used for running the machine and the rpm of the screw was maintained 140 rpm. A screw rotates inside the barrel of the press which creates pressure for the extraction of oil.
  • How does expeller press work?
  • The seeds are continuously fed to the expeller screw which grinds, crushes and presses the oil out as it passes through the machine. During this operation for high friction co-efficient it generates a higher amount of heat. Pressure involved in expeller pressing creates heat in the range of 140-210°F (60-99°C). * Corresponding author.
  • What is the efficiency & capacity of oil expeller?
  • The expeller has an efficiency & capacity ranging between 68.2% and 85.22 gm/min~98.52 gm/min respectively. 1. Introduction Oil can be produced from coconut, sesame, sunflower seed, rice, canola, camelina, soybeans, sugar cane, wood and rape seed. But oils aren’t get directly & so easily from these sources.