Alvan Blanch Oil Expeller Press XP100-E

Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd

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Product description Brand name and product description

Automated oil expeller for cold pressing oilseed rape, linseed etc at approximately 150 – 400 kg/hr (seed).

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

African countries ^{Interview with representative}

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd ^{Interview with representative}

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

$12,190 USD for machine. ^{Interview with representative}

$0.65 USD/hr for electricity demands during operation.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Suppliers that compete with Alvan Blanch’s oil press include Lutanda Limited, Agrico Agricultural Engineers Limited, Smallholder Agricultural Mechanisation Services – SAMS, Tanroy Engineering Ltd, Fateco Ltd, CGC Agricultural Service Ltd, TAMSA Trading, SP Engineering Corporation, Rajan Universal Exports, Tagore Road, Traas Metaal BY, BDC Systems Limited. Piteba oil expeller, TINYTECH mechanical screw press and CAMARTEC press

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8:promote sustainable economic growth and productive employment.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Small village co-operatives to privately owned farms and processing factories. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Not Specified: Only 40 have been distributed, making mass production unlikely.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

IP protected ^{Interview with representative}

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

All components can be ordered through Alvan Blanch – and can be sent out directly by DHL or airfreight – dimensions/weight dependent. ^{Interview with representative}

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

About 40 ^Interview ^with ^{representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Volume of oil produced (L)

250-300/tonne rapeseed

Capacity: feedstock rate (kg/hr)

150

Manual/motorized/both

Motorized

Motor drive power (kW)

9.2

Feedstock types

Most oil bearing seeds (rapeseed, sunflower, linseed, etc) & waste vegetable oil

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

*Design & Operation*

The seed is placed under increasing pressure as it is conveyed through a tapered chamber. Because of the high level of compression (and pressure generated temperature) oil is expelled through a set of rings – the residual solid matter is conveyed to the end of the press and falls away as thin strips of ‘oilcake’.

• Compresses oilseed drape at 150 – 400 kg/hr

• No switches or basic control panel

• Dimensions (LxWxH) (cm): 155 x 112 x 180

• XP100E model has a 9.2 kWh motor. ^{Interview with representative}

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unknown

Technical support Technical support provided by

Full technical support is provided by Alvan Blanch – system design, commissioning and after sales. An online FAQ is provided on their site.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Additional items: ^{Interview with representative}

• Choke ring: $66.38 USD

• Multiple Segment Pressing Screw: $1226.99

• Set of 17 cast iron replaceable plates: $1,052.99 USD

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

1 year warranty on faulty workmanship or materials

The bearings and bushes and the adjusting block should be lubricated, and the screw and rings inspected every week. Gearbox oil should be changed every 6 months. Failure modes: Trapped foreign objects can damage the press – ie, stones / tramp metal. Excessive levels of straw, trash etc will increase wear and may cause blockages. Recommend the fitting of magnets in feed hopper

The rings will last approximately 600 tons, and the screw sections will last approximately 300 tons.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

*Performance targets*

Volume of oil from one ton of rape: Approx. 250 to 300 liters of oil depending upon the original oil content/moisture content/ cleanliness of the sample.

Feedstock rate: rapeseed crushed/ hour = Approx. 150 kgs / hour

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Alvan Blanch

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

If a generator is used to power the press – the press should be fitted with a speed controller. A voltage monitoring system is needed to avoid damage to the inverter.

The XP100E gives crude oil. In order to get processed oil, you would need a filter press, pump, settling tanks, etc.

Additional attachments include: Temperature Adjustment Chamber, Oil Pump, Feed Hopper, Proximity Sensor, MPC Pre-Cleaner, MPC Support Frame, IBC Tank, Primary Settling Tank ^{Interview with representative}

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Orhevba, B. A., Chukwu, O., Osunde, Z. D., Ogwuagwu, V., Influence of moisture content on the yield of mechanically expressed neem seed kernel oil. Academic Research International. 2013 Sep;4(5):252-257.

Nelson, A. I., Wijeratne, W. B., Yeh, S. W., Wei, T. M., Wei, L. S., Dry extrusion as an aid to mechanical expelling of oil from soybeans. JAOCS. 1987 Sep;64(9):1341-1342.

Bamgboye, A. I., Adejumo, A. O. D., Development of a sunflower oil expeller. International Commission of Agricultural Engineering. 2007 Sep;9:1-7.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Every XP100E is not sold until it is tested on oil seed and deemed ready for distribution. ^{Interview with representative}

Other information

The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012, state recognition by Buckingham Palace, winner of A.T. Ferrell Award for dealer innovation

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