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Jatropha

(decorticated)

 

Expeller properties

Seed should be processed without the black shell (decorticated). Take care to remove any sand, stones and straw before expelling. Push seed through seed entry funnel with a small wooden stick to promote the flow.

 

extraction efficiency 

     77%

oil yield (litres per hour)

1.6

 

Setting of the expeller:

 

- Turning of crank  at about 50 rounds per minute requires a reasonable force

 

 
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