Abstract
Extraction of oil from seeds is typically carried out by mechanical oil extraction machine. In this study, oil extraction of pongamia pinnata seeds has been carried out using energy from microwaves. A microwave assisted oil extraction system was developed and oil was successfully extracted. Oil extraction was carried out by microwave powers of 300W, 600W and 900W. It was observed that at 300W, efficiency was low. 900W was efficient upto an extraction time of 8 minutes after which charring was observed. Hence optimum condition was found to be 600W and 14 minutes of extraction time. Obtained oil was subjected to quality testing and was compared with the oil obtained from mechanical method.
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