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Solvent Extraction Process
The solvent extraction process of edible oil is a key step to extract oil from various raw materials (such as seeds, nuts and oily crops) with solvents. This method, utilizing solvents like hexane, offers significant advantages in terms of efficiency, yield, and versatility compared to traditional mechanical pressing methods. Our solvent extraction plant is designed to accommodate capacities ranging from 50 TPD to 2000 TPD, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs of our clients in the edible oil industry.
Solvent Extraction Plant Workshops
So far, we have help set up a great number of solvent extraction projects for various raw materials of vegetable oil seeds and nuts. Below are some of the extraction workshops.
Machinery Components of Solvent Extraction Plants
Extractor: According to production and operation modes, methods and equipment for oil extraction can be divided into batch and continuous types .
KMEC offers both batch and continuous extractors, including rotary extractors, loop-type extractors, and crawler-type extractors, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in oil extraction.
Desolventizer: Vital for separating solvent from wet meal, KMEC’s desolventizers ensure the removal of solvent residues from the extracted material.
Evaporator: Responsible for separating solvent from miscella, KMEC’s evaporators play a crucial role in the solvent recovery process.
Key Steps in the Solvent Extraction Process
Preparation of raw materials: The process begins with the preparation of raw materials, which may involve cleaning, drying, and grinding to facilitate efficient oil extraction.
Extraction: The prepared materials are then fed into an extractor, where it is subjected to solvent extraction. In this step, the solvent (typically hexane) is passed through the material, dissolving the oil content and forming a solution known as miscella.
Desolventizing: Once the oil is extracted, the next step involves desolventizing to remove the solvent from the oil-bearing materials or meals. This is typically achieved through a combination of heating and vacuum application, allowing the solvent to evaporate and leaving behind the extracted oil.
Distillation: The solvent-rich miscella obtained from the extraction process undergoes distillation to separate the solvent from the oil. This distillation process involves heating the miscella to evaporate the solvent, which is then condensed and recovered for reuse.
Oil Refining: The extracted oil may undergo further refining processes such as degumming, neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to improve its quality, taste, and shelf life.
Solvent Recovery: Lastly, the recovered solvent undergoes purification and recycling for reuse in subsequent extraction cycles, making the process environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.
KMEC: An Outstanding Pioneer in Solvent Extraction
As a leading manufacturer and supplier in the field of solvent extraction and edible oil production, KMEC has garnered a reputation for excellence, both domestically in China and internationally. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, KMEC offers turnkey solutions for solvent extraction plants, from design to daily operation. Backed by years of practical experience, advanced technology, and a dedicated team, KMEC ensures superior-quality products and competitive prices for its clientele worldwide.
