Performance optimization of a solar press for the productive extraction of sesame oil in Burkina Faso
- Status
- completed
- Project begin
- 01.03.2017
- Project end
- 31.12.2017
- Keywords
- mechanical extraction, photovoltaic, Postharvest technology, renewable energy
Description
The objective of the proposed work is to evaluate the feasibility of continuous solar powered oil extraction from sesame seeds, taking in consideration real conditions of medium and small scale enterprises in rural areas of Burkina Faso. The project also aims to facilitate further on-field initiatives by evaluating the up-scaling potential of the tested systems and their availability to support local economy.
Involved persons
Involved institutions
- Agricultural Engineering in the Tropics and Subtropics
- Institute of Agricultural Engineering
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans-Ruthenberg-Institute)
Sponsors
- GIZ Burkina Faso