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What is the primary purpose of solvent extraction?
What is the primary purpose of solvent extraction?
- To reduce the boiling point of solvent
- To separate a liquid from a liquid-solid system (correct)
- To extract oil from oil seeds
- To improve the quality of oil cake
What is the most commonly used solvent in Indian solvent extraction plants?
What is the most commonly used solvent in Indian solvent extraction plants?
- Methane
- Ethane
- Propane
- N-Hexane (correct)
What is the benefit of solvent extraction over traditional methods?
What is the benefit of solvent extraction over traditional methods?
- It gives a higher recovery of oil and a dryer cake (correct)
- It reduces the quality of oil
- It is a slower process
- It increases the quantity of oil
What is the boiling point of N-Hexane?
What is the boiling point of N-Hexane?
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What is the purpose of the screw steamer in solvent extraction?
What is the purpose of the screw steamer in solvent extraction?
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What is the annual installed capacity of solvent extraction plants in India?
What is the annual installed capacity of solvent extraction plants in India?
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What has been the trend in the number of solvent extraction plants in India?
What has been the trend in the number of solvent extraction plants in India?
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What is the purpose of adding solvent to the oil seeds in solvent extraction?
What is the purpose of adding solvent to the oil seeds in solvent extraction?
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