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

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