Mustard oil, also known as mustard oil, is usually extracted from mustard seeds (also known as black mustard and white mustard). Due to its unique spicy flavor and rich nutritional value, mustard oil is widely used in Asia, especially in India, Bangladesh and other countries. In order to improve the purity and quality of mustard oil, the refining process is crucial. As an important tool for this process, the mustard oil refinery machine plays a particularly prominent role. This article will introduce the structure, working principle, process flow and application characteristics of the mustard oil refinery machine in detail.
Ⅰ. Basic Overview of Mustard Oil Refinery Machine
Mustard oil refinery machine is a device specially designed for mustard oil. It aims to remove impurities, free fatty acids, pigments and other non-oily substances in oils and fats through physical and chemical methods, so that the finished oil meets edible standards and improves its quality. The equipment can automatically complete multiple refining processes, including oil degumming, oil deacidification, oil decolorization, oil deodorization and oil dewaxing, and ultimately ensure the quality and shelf life of mustard oil.
Ⅱ. Main steps of mustard oil refining
Mustard oil refining is usually divided into five main steps, each of which involves specific equipment and processes:
1. Degumming
Process introduction: The purpose of degumming is to remove phospholipids, proteins and other water-soluble impurities in oils and fats. By heating the oils and adding water or acid and other media, the colloid substances are separated from the oils and fats, and then the sediment is separated by a centrifuge. The degumming process can improve the transparency of the oils and fats and reduce the oil loss in subsequent processes.
Related equipment: degumming device, heater, centrifugal separator.
2. Deacidification
Process introduction: Mustard oil contains a certain amount of free fatty acids. If not treated, the free fatty acids will cause the oils and fats to deteriorate, affecting the taste and storage time. The deacidification process usually neutralizes the free fatty acids by alkali solution, converting them into soaps, and then separating and removing the soaps by centrifuge. At the same time, free fatty acids can also be removed at high temperatures by physical distillation to ensure the stability of the oils and fats.
Related equipment: deacidification tank, stirring tank, centrifugal separator
3. Decolorization
Process introduction: The purpose of decolorization is to remove natural pigments and other color impurities in oils and fats, making mustard oil more transparent and clear. Commonly used decolorizers are activated white clay or activated carbon, which remove pigments by adsorption. After the decolorization process, the color and appearance of the oil are significantly improved, which is suitable for market demand.
Related equipment: decolorization tank, filter.
4. Deodorization
Process introduction: Deodorization is a key step in the refining process of mustard oil. Mustard oil naturally has a pungent smell, but in some markets, consumers prefer odorless or slightly odorous oils. Therefore, the deodorization process usually removes volatile substances (such as volatile fatty acids) in oils and fats under vacuum conditions by steam distillation, retaining the natural nutrients of the oils and fats while improving the smell of the oils.
Related equipment: deodorization tower, vacuum pump, steam generator.
5. Dewaxing (Winterization)
Process introduction: For some varieties of mustard oil, especially when sold in cold areas, the wax in the oil is easy to solidify, affecting the appearance and taste of the oil. Therefore, dewaxing is an essential step. By cooling the oil and filtering the wax, it can ensure that the oil remains clear and fluid at low temperatures.
Related equipment: cooler, filter.
Ⅲ. Key equipment and technical parameters of mustard oil refinery machine
Degumming equipment:
Type: automatic degumming equipment with heating and centrifugal functions.
Function: remove phospholipids through heating and hydration process, and further purify the oil by centrifugal separation.
Technical features: efficient degumming, reduce impurity content, and improve oil quality.
Deacidification equipment:
Type: alkali neutralization tank, physical distillation deacidification device.
Function: remove free fatty acids through alkali neutralization or physical distillation.
Technical features: flexible operation, can adjust the treatment process according to different acid values to ensure minimum oil loss.
Decolorization equipment:
Type: decolorization tank and activated white clay addition device.
Function: Adsorb impurities and pigments through adsorbents to make the color of oil clearer.
Technical features: high adsorption efficiency, automatic control, and strong repeatability of the decolorization process.
Deodorization equipment:
Type: vacuum deodorization tower, equipped with an efficient steam heating system.
Function: Remove volatile impurities under vacuum and high-temperature steam conditions to improve the smell of oil.
Technical features: high distillation efficiency, while maintaining the nutrients in the oil, remove odors.
Dewaxing equipment:
Type: cooling and filtering equipment.
Function: Precipitate wax through low-temperature cooling and separate wax through a filtering system.
Technical features: Automatic cooling control to ensure that the oil does not become turbid.
Ⅳ. Advantages of mustard oil refining machine
Fully automatic control: Modern mustard oil refining equipment is usually equipped with an automatic control system, which can be precisely adjusted according to production needs, greatly improving production efficiency, while reducing labor costs and operating difficulties.
High efficiency and energy saving: During the refining process, the equipment uses heat exchange, waste gas recovery and other technologies to effectively reduce energy consumption, while greatly reducing heat loss, making the entire production process more environmentally friendly.
High oil yield: The refiner is scientifically designed to reduce the loss of oil during the refining process, improve the oil yield, and ensure the quality of the finished oil.
Environmental protection and sanitation: The entire production process adopts a closed process, which reduces the contact between oil and the outside world and ensures the hygiene and safety of the oil. At the same time, some equipment is also equipped with wastewater treatment devices and waste gas treatment devices to reduce environmental pollution.
V. Application scenarios and market demand
Mustard oil refinery machine are widely used in various oil processing plants, especially those specializing in the production of mustard oil. Since mustard oil has a large market demand in Asia, Europe and other regions, refiners have become an important equipment for major oil mills to improve production efficiency. In addition, with the increase in consumer demand for high-quality edible oil, the continuous improvement of refining technology has also made the market share of mustard oil refinery machine continue to rise.
VI. Summary
Mustard oil refinery machine use advanced processes and equipment to ensure the removal of impurities and the improvement of quality of mustard oil during the refining process. Modern refining equipment can not only greatly improve production efficiency, but also ensure the high quality and long shelf life of finished oil. With the advancement of technology, mustard oil refining machines will make greater breakthroughs in precision, automation, energy conservation and environmental protection in the future, and continue to provide strong support for the development of the oil and fat industry.