A method and apparatus for extracting oil from oleaginous fruits in particular from the fruits of oil palm.

摘要

1453622 Digester STORK AMSTERDAM BV 24 Nov 1973 54629/73 Heading B1X [Also in Division C5] A horizontal digester comprises a horizontal tubular housing 1 containing annular sections 2 attached to the inside of housing 1 which are provided with obstructions (e.g. protuberances, bars, rods or helical screw blade sections) to the flow of material to be digested and propelling means in the form of two opposed pistons 4 and 5 or a screw for propelling the material from the inlet hopper 3 to the outlet 6 and in the opposite direction. A steam inlet 9 is also provided. Liberated liquid product may be drawn off through perforations 8 in the housing.