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De Smet Engineers & Contractors has been involved in all steps of the production of vegetable oils from oilseeds crushing for the construction of Edible Oils Plants; in this article you will find a more detailed understanding about the process of vegetable oil extraction: First step: Preparation of the oil containing material prior to solvent extraction Cleaning and Drying The plant feedstock must be cleaned so that foreign matters are removed. This applies particularly to sand/silicate and iron which may damage the preparation plant equipment. For some seeds or for some processes the incoming material moisture must be controlled and adjusted for better efficiency of subsequent operations. Mechanical preparation Most of raw materials needs to broken to reduce the particle size to ensure proper cooking and flaking. They are then heated in cooking / conditioning equipment and their moisture further controlled in addition to be softened before the next mechanical operations. After cooking, heated grits are flaked so that the oil cells are broken and the oil more readily available for further solvent extraction or mechanical pressing. Pressing Oilseeds containing above 20 to 25% (rapeseed, sunflower seeds, cottonseeds...) are generally pressed mechanically in order to extract most or part of the oil available in the feedstock. This operation is done through full pressing for maximum oil recovery leaving up to 5 to 10% in the final cake which is marketed as such or through a low pressure pre-pressing operation producing a cake with higher residual oil content which is then recovered in the solvent extraction plant. Dehulling Oil extraction plants produce a solid finished product in addition to the extracted oil; this product (cake or meal) is normally used as an important component for animal feed recipes. Depending on the meal destination, its protein content often needs to be increased and its fibre content minimized. Such characteristics are generally achieved through decortication or dehulling operations that separate the outer part of the feedstock before extracting the oil. Second step: Solvent extraction of the material suitably prepared Extraction In the solvent extractor, solids (Flakes from the flaking machines or cakes from the pre-presses) are conveyed through the equipment while a mixture of hexane and oil (miscella) is sprayed counter-current. The extractor produces therefore deoiled solids containing solvent and miscella. Desolventization Deoiled solids coming out of the extractor are conveyed to a dedicated equipment that completely removes the remaining solvent while preserving the meal quality: the desolventizer. This apparatus is usually combined with additional sections for drying and cooling the meal to the required storage and market parameters. Miscella distillation Solvent contained in the miscella is completely removed under vacuum and optimum temperature for preserving oil quality. The solvent from the distillation as well as the one removed at meal desolventization stage are then recycled to the extractor. Solvent recovery Since the air entering the process together with material fed to the extractor is laden with solvent when it is removed from the plant it first pass through a specially designed absorption column to limit emission to an acceptable level. Meal treatment The extracted meal is often subject for further treatment, including grinding to obtain the required granulometry or pelletizing to reduce its volume during transport.

For the Full Spectrum CBD oil distillate, we use a hemp extract that comes from certified organic cultivation in the Swiss Alps. Distillates are the end product obtained after distillation and processing of a crude oil, in which waxes, lipids, and other plant materials are removed from the extract.

For the Full Spectrum CBD oil distillate, we use a hemp extract that comes from certified organic cultivation in the Swiss Alps. Distillates are the end product obtained after distillation and processing of a crude oil, in which waxes, lipids, and other plant materials are removed from the extract.

For the Full Spectrum CBD oil distillate, we use a hemp extract that comes from certified organic cultivation in the Swiss Alps. Distillates are the end product obtained after distillation and processing of a crude oil, in which waxes, lipids, and other plant materials are removed from the extract.

With customizable (25-90%) potency, our CBG Distillates are made with the highest level of quality, consistency and compliance to ensure the same for your finished product. Their highly controlled processing environments and refinement procedures guarantee industry-leading results. Never synthetic and never fortified, they are gently refined to remove all other unwanted compounds but still contain minor cannabinoids such as CBG, CBN, CBC. All other hemp plant matter, except oils, is removed from the distillate, including waxes, chlorophyll and more, resulting in CBG Distillate that is highly concentrated. This degree of purity makes dosing accurately while the symbiosis of minors makes the product more effective.

With customizable (25-90%) potency, our CBD Distillates are made with the highest level of quality, consistency and compliance to ensure the same for your finished product. Their highly controlled processing environments and refinement procedures guarantee industry-leading results. Never synthetic and never fortified, they are gently refined to remove all other unwanted compounds but still contain minor cannabinoids such as CBG, CBN, CBC. All other hemp plant matter, except oils, is removed from the distillate, including waxes, chlorophyll and more, resulting in CBD Distillate that is highly concentrated. This degree of purity makes dosing accurately while the symbiosis of minors makes the product more effective.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : Film Material BOPP/СРР Film Density from 25 to 100 micrometres Bottom Width from 70mm to 200mm Upper Width from 200mm to 700mm Height: from 200mm to 1000mm Advantages of transparent perforated cone packages: Air exchange – due to the presence of holes in the package, a favourable microclimate is created for the storage and transportation of plants. Fast removal of excess moisture – products keep the freshness longer, and moisture does not accumulate in packaging. Wear resistance – the material has high strength and resistance to temperature changes. The convenience of packaging – plants can be packed as quickly and beautifully as possible in a package. Protection of a plant – the package gives a plant an optimum form and keeps it from mechanical damage. The minimum batch of delivery is 50 kg

This product is suitable for producers of flowers in pots (greenhouses, wholesalers). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : Film Material BOPP/СРР Film Density from 25 to 100 micrometres Bottom Width from 70mm to 200mm Upper Width from 200mm to 700mm Height: from 200mm to 1000mm Advantages of transparent perforated cone packages: Air exchange – due to the presence of holes in the package, a favourable microclimate is created for the storage and transportation of plants. Fast removal of excess moisture – products keep the freshness longer, and moisture does not accumulate in packaging. Wear resistance – the material has high strength and resistance to temperature changes. The convenience of packaging – plants can be packed as quickly and beautifully as possible in a package. Protection of a plant – the package gives a plant an optimum form and keeps it from mechanical damage. The minimum batch of delivery is 50 kg

Our crossflow scrubber reaches an optimum of flexibility. By flowing through various scrubbing stages consecutively, dust, acid or alkaline substances are removed within one plant. Flexibility Adaptation to your complex waste air Multiple stages in one housing Simultaneous elution of different contaminants Low construction height without waste loss Scrubbing stages sind nicht baulich getrennt Easy to maintain user interface Optimal consumption Efficient supply of fresh water Optimal dosing of chemicals Low pressure drop and low pump duty Reliable and fully automated operation Level switch in pump sump Dry run protection Monitoring of nozzle inlet pressure (Düsenvordruckes?) Fully automated, measurement driven control of chemical dosing Automatic desalination Frost protection for outdoor installation Low risk of clogging by choice of the right packing material Durable construction Plant components made of corrosion and chemical resistant FRP 30 years of experience Active...