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 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.
What is solvent extraction in coconut oil production?
Solvent extraction, a relatively modern practice in coconut oil production, leverages organic solvents to separate the oil from raw coconuts. Particularly, hexane is popularly used due to its efficiency and high oil yielding capacity.
What is coconut oil extraction method?
The wet milling process, also known as cold pressing, is another prominent Coconut Oil Extraction Method. Unlike solvent extraction, this method protects the nutritional integrity of the oil as it involves minimal heat, consequently preserving sensitive molecules like antioxidants and vitamins present in the oil.