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The Extraction Of Oil From Watermelon Seeds


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#1 chimex2k2

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Posted 03 April 2008 - 05:58 AM

Hello all i am in my final year in the university and this ismy first post here. The topic is my final year project and would like to know wherei can getrelevant information pertaining to the topic. I would be glad if i get your asisistance.

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Posted 25 April 2008 - 10:32 AM

QUOTE (chimex2k2 @ Apr 3 2008, 05:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all i am in my final year in the university and this ismy first post here. The topic is my final year project and would like to know wherei can getrelevant information pertaining to the topic. I would be glad if i get your asisistance.



There are several different methods a person could use.

Using a seed press to extract the oil is a decent idea. A Digester Screw Press is the most efficient compared to a Hydraulic Press (source http://www.sciencedi...17c977d5f2#toc7 | Results and Discussion #3 ) and the most cost efficient.

Another method you could use is a hexane extraction. I'm not sure here so I'm going to try my best from my basic understanding. Grind the seeds and flow hexane through an extraction column to obtain your oil. From there, distill off the product(s) you need.

Good luck

#3 s.s.rane

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Posted 20 June 2008 - 06:26 AM

YES THE BEST EXTRACTION TECHNIQUE(INDUSTRUIALLY PREFERED) IS SOXHLET EXTRACTION. BUT YOU CAN YRY ANOTHER TECHNIQUE SUCH AS scfe, MICROWAVE EXTRACTION, ULTRASONIC EXTRACTION ETC AS YOU ARE RESEARCH STUDENT.

QUOTE (TheAlchemist @ Apr 25 2008, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chimex2k2 @ Apr 3 2008, 05:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all i am in my final year in the university and this ismy first post here. The topic is my final year project and would like to know wherei can getrelevant information pertaining to the topic. I would be glad if i get your asisistance.



There are several different methods a person could use.

Using a seed press to extract the oil is a decent idea. A Digester Screw Press is the most efficient compared to a Hydraulic Press (source http://www.sciencedi...17c977d5f2#toc7 | Results and Discussion #3 ) and the most cost efficient.

Another method you could use is a hexane extraction. I'm not sure here so I'm going to try my best from my basic understanding. Grind the seeds and flow hexane through an extraction column to obtain your oil. From there, distill off the product(s) you need.

Good luck





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