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Comparison of mechanical oil extraction vs. solvent extraction for jatropah curcas

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dc.contributor.author Gunawardena, SHP
dc.contributor.author Jayasinghe, P
dc.contributor.author Hewa Walpita, D
dc.date.accessioned 2013-10-21T02:12:55Z
dc.date.available 2013-10-21T02:12:55Z
dc.date.issued 2009
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/8265
dc.description.abstract Jatropha curcas oil was found to be a good source for biodiesel the production. The effect of particle size and the temperature of Jatropha seeds on the extractability of oil were investigated in laboratory scale by mechanical pressing and solvent extraction. The results showed that the solvent extraction method is superior to mechanical pressing and expelling and a good oil yield can be obtained. Oil yield in both solvent extraction and manual pressing is high when the particle size is small and also when the seed particles are subjected to heat. However, cost of solvent extraction and the risk of operation are the limiting factors.
dc.language en
dc.title Comparison of mechanical oil extraction vs. solvent extraction for jatropah curcas
dc.type Conference-Extended-Abstract
dc.identifier.year 2009
dc.identifier.conference Research for Industry
dc.identifier.place Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 25-27
dc.identifier.proceeding 15th Annual symposium on Research and Industry


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