Solvent Extraction Plant

Solvent Extraction process is based on the extraction of the liquid element in a solid substance (solid-liquid extraction). The oil remaining in the cells of the seed or press cake is separated with high efficiency by using a suitable solvent such as hexane.

This separation process is carried out in the Extractor unit, which is the heart of the facility. Then, pure crude oil is removed from the oil-solvent mixture (misella) by distillation of the solvent under light vacuum. High economy of the process; It is based on solvent recovered in a closed circuit, maximum energy savings and high quality pulp obtained almost without loss.

Main Economic and Technical Advantages

• Maximum Oil Recovery:Recovery of almost all of the oil compared to mechanical pressing.
• Minimum Pulp. Oil:Extremely low residual oil rate remaining in the bagasse, depending on the Becan equipment design and the countercurrent extraction principle.