Performance optimization of a solar press for the productive extraction of sesame oil in Burkina Faso
- Status
- abgeschlossen
- Projektbeginn
- 01.03.2017
- Projektende
- 31.12.2017
- Schlagworte
- mechanical extraction, photovoltaic, Postharvest technology, renewable energy
Beschreibung
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.
Beteiligte Personen
- Phaesun GmbH Kernkraft Oil Press GmbH Co KG
Beteiligte Einrichtungen
- Fg. Agrartechnik in den Tropen und Subtropen
- Institut für Agrartechnik
- Institut für Tropische Agrarwissenschaften (Hans-Ruthenberg-Institut)
- GIZ Burkina Faso
Förderer
- GIZ Burkina Faso