• What is a coconut oil pressing device?
  • The device is composed of a hydraulic presser frame, perforated cylinder and a hydraulic assembly. It has a variable pressing force which can be controlled by a control valve. The pressing device is expected to help the farm-level VCO producers and cooperatives in enhancing the production eiciency and product quality of virgin coconut oil.
  • How efficient is a coconut machine?
  • A total of 80 fresh nuts were tested. The performance evaluation shows that the average efficiency of the machine was 92.50% while the average capacity is 120.6 coconuts per hour. On the other hand, the percentage number of distorted and broken coconuts were 7.5% and 3.75%.
  • What is the crude oil extraction efficiency of palm oil extraction machine?
  • The amount of crude palm oil extraction at full capacity of the machine was found 8 kg/hr., which is higher than any manually operated extracting machine available in the market. The crude oil extraction efficiency of the machine without palm kernel was also found satisfactory.
  • How efficient is a coconut dehusking machine?
  • The performance evaluation shows that the average efficiency of the machine was 92.50% while the average capacity is 120.6 coconuts per hour. On the other hand, the percentage number of distorted and broken coconuts were 7.5% and 3.75%. These figures are however infinitesimal Compare to the existing coconut dehusking machines.
  • What is coconut oil extraction method?
  • The wet milling process, also known as cold pressing, is another prominent Coconut Oil Extraction Method. Unlike solvent extraction, this method protects the nutritional integrity of the oil as it involves minimal heat, consequently preserving sensitive molecules like antioxidants and vitamins present in the oil.
  • How much oil is extracted from a coconut kernel?
  • The oily upper layer (cream) which separates is then pre-heated to obtain oil. Using this method oil extraction rates vary from about 12 to 23litres of oil/100 kg fresh coconut kernel. Modh et al. (2011) presented the thrust ball bearing analysis in the oil extractor.