Question

Draw a block diagram for the Canola Oil Extraction plant discussed in the video. For each unit operation shown in the video, write a single sentence to explain its purpose. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfk2IXlZdbI

Answer 1

vibrating sieve --> clean

mesh --> separate small/large material

conveyer --> transporation

magnet --> metal solid elimination (mass transfer)

roller mill --> crushing of material

screw press --> drain oil (extraction)

wash --> chemical extraction of canola cake

grinder --> protein prodction (for soids)

refininator --> washing of oil (with NaOH)

cooling --> decrease Temperature, solidify waxes

filtration --> eliminate waxes from oil

air --> elimination of impurities (dust)