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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Sustainable Extraction Processes

Background:

  • Baru oil is a valuable resource with diverse industrial applications.
  • Conventional oil extraction methods can be energy-intensive and environmentally impactful.
  • Sustainable and efficient extraction techniques are needed to maximize resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of solar concentrator technology for Baru oil extraction.
  • To evaluate the impact of particle size and solvent flow rate on extraction efficiency.
  • To establish solar-assisted leaching as a viable, eco-friendly extraction method.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic experimental analysis of Baru oil extraction using solar concentrator technology.
  • Evaluation of varying particle sizes (e.g., 1.01 mm vs. 2.18 mm).
  • Optimization of solvent flow rate (e.g., 25 mL/min) for maximum extraction yield.

Main Results:

  • Smaller particle sizes (1.01 mm) significantly improved extraction efficiency, reaching up to 89.25%.
  • Larger particle sizes (2.18 mm) yielded an average of 54.32% (±3.2%).
  • A solvent flow rate of 25 mL/min was found to be optimal for maximizing extraction.

Conclusions:

  • Particle size and solvent flow rate are critical parameters influencing solar-assisted Baru oil extraction efficiency.
  • Solar concentrator technology offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional methods.
  • This research supports small-scale producers by enhancing the value of agricultural products through efficient oil extraction.