Understanding Solvent Extraction of Vegetable Oils

摘要

Solvent extraction of vegetable oils should be seen as part of a technological and economic system that includes far more than the extraction plant itself. Factors affecting the operation of a solvent extraction plant include: potential markets; nature, timeing, size, and reliability of seed and solvent supply; adequacy and reliability of power, water, and transportation, and of maintenance and storage facilities; and ability to find and train personnel and rigorously enforce safety standards.