2) Description of the Coconut Oil Extractor The coconut oil extractor is shown in plate 1 (c). It consists of an electric motor, feed hopper, expressing chamber, heater, worm shaft, oil barrel, oil outlet, belt, pulley and machine frame. a) The Machine Frame This forms the housing of the whole machine components, including the motor.
What is the production process of coconut oil in Nigeria?
A. Problem Statement Production process of the coconut oil in Nigeria is by the fermentation method. In this process, the coconut is fermented for 24 to 36 hours. During this period, the lighter oil is separated from the water and the resulting wet oil is slightly heated for a short time to remove the moisture and it is then finally filtered.
How is coconut oil extracted?
Coconut oil is extracted from the kernel or flesh of matured coconut harvested from the coconut palm (Cocosnucifera). Coconut is available in two forms as wet and dry materials generally known as wet coconut and dry coconut or copra. The oil can be extracted from both of these raw materials.
What are the objectives of a mechanical extractor for coconut oil?
The specific objectives include: 1) To design a mechanical extractor for coconut oil 2) To construct using the design parameters a mechanical extractor for coconut oil 3) To determine the mechanical efficiency of the designed and constructed extractor for coconut oil II.