What is a screw pressing operation in a canola processing operation?
A screw pressing operation has two major functions in a canola processing operation. First, it removes 60-70% of the oil from the canola flakes. Subsequent solvent extraction can then reduce the oil content to approximately 1 % in the extracted flakes.
How hexane is extracted from canola seed?
All hexane vapo~ are passed through a series of condcnsers followed by a mineral oil scrubber SO that the hexane may be reused for extraction. A well operated extraction plant will consistently maintain hexane losses below 3.0 liter per m etric ton of canola seed processed.
How is canola seed processed in Canada?
Table 14-1). Most canoIa seed processed in Canada is received directly from producers or from a primary elevator. Thus, the canola seed received also includes portions of the canola plant, weed seeds, other grains, dust, and other foreign matter, all of which must be removed prior to processing.
What is canola seed cleaning equipment?
Current canola seed cleaning equipment typically consists of three basic steps: aspiration, screen separation to remove oversized particles, and screen separation to remove undersized particles.