Once we extract rice bran oil, we store it in Storage Tanks. This is the first step in the refinery process before the oil goes through refining. The journey from crude to refined oil involves a few key steps. Water Degumming : Here’s where the action starts.
Where does rice bran oil come from?
Rice bran oil comes from the outer layer of rice grains, the bran. The production involves several key steps. First, the bran gets separated from the grain. Next, it undergoes a process to extract the oil, usually involving solvents or pressing. The crude oil then gets refined to remove impurities, resulting in clear, healthy oil ready for use.
Does rice bran oil save energy?
As a result, 45.2% of the total energy consumption of the rice bran oil process can be saved whilst maintaining the original production capacity and high purity of the crude rice bran oil. The results confirm the possible energy savings and improvements in the solvent extraction process.
Can rice bran oil be extracted from a pilot plant?
The pilot-plant extraction of rice bran oil was assessed. The solvent-extraction and associated processes were simulated. Results and field data are shown to be in good agreement. Energy optimization was performed using pinch technology and gas membrane technology. Nearly 50% of energy can be saved in comparison with the original process.