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  • What is a motorized palm oil press?
  • This document describes the design and fabrication of a motorized, hydraulically operated palm oil press. It discusses the traditional manual method of palm oil extraction and introduces a new mechanized design. The key components of the press include a frame, hydraulic ram, pump, valves, electric motor, cage, plates and tank.
  • How much does a palm oil press cost?
  • The production cost of the press is $650 and it is powered by a three- phase 5hp electric motor. 1. INTRODUCTION The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is an important economic tree that is grown in Asia, Africa and South America . It is the principal source of palm oil which is an edible vegetable oil.
  • How does a palm oil extraction machine work?
  • It discusses the traditional manual method of palm oil extraction and introduces a new mechanized design. The key components of the press include a frame, hydraulic ram, pump, valves, electric motor, cage, plates and tank. The machine was tested and able to extract oil from palm fruits in 4.35 minutes, using less labor than traditional methods.
  • Why is palm oil important in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil and palm oil manufacturing represents one of the most effective methods of raising Nigerians from poverty and ensuring food security. It provides employment for millions of unskilled and semi-skilled workers [4-5].
  • Why is palm oil a bottleneck in Nigeria?
  • The traditional method of palm oil processing is time consuming, laborious, hazardous and inefficient resulting in the production of low quality oil. Oil extraction still remains a critical bottleneck particularly the level of small and medium scale processors in Nigeria .
  • What percentage of palm oil is used in food?
  • About 90 percent of the palm oil produced ends in food products, while the remaining 10 percent is used for industrial production .Because of its many uses demand is growing fast as the world’s population increases and standards of living rise.