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Jatropha

(undecorticated)

 

Expeller properties

Seed should be processed including the shell (undecorticated). 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 (grams per hour)

581

 

Setting of the expeller:

 

- First stop outflow of seeds with a finger before the press cake outlet until a stiff roll of press cake appears

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

 

 

 
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