Small-scale oil extraction from groundnuts and copra

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Scope of the memorandum
2. Oilseeds considered in the memorandum
3. Technologies covered by the memorandum and target audience
4. Summary of remaining chapters
Chapter 2: Pre-processing of coconuts and groundnuts
1. Raw materials
2. Pre-processing of coconuts
3. Pre-processing of groundnuts
Chapter 3: Oil extraction fround groundnuts and copra
1. Power ghani mill
2. Baby expeller mill
3. Small package expeller mill
4. Medium and large expeller mills, solvent extraction plants and wet-processing plants
Chapter 4: Economic aspects of oil processing
1. Methodological framework for the estimation of production costs and revenues
2. Assumptions made in economic evaluation of alternative oil extraction technologies
3. Case study: two-ghani-power mill
4. Economic comparison of alternative oil extraction technologies
5. Break-even prices of raw materials and oil
Chapter 5: Socio-economic evaluation of alternative oil extraction technologies
1. Employment impact
2. Skills requirements
3. Investment and foreign exchange costs
4. Multiplier effects
5. Energy and water requirements
6. Suggested policy measures for the promotion of suitable oil extraction technologies
Appendices
1. Present worth of an annuity factor
2. Equipment manufacturers
3. List of institutions and agencies involved in oil extraction
4. List of directories which provide information on equipment manufacturers
5. Selected list of journals on oil extraction
6. Selected bibliography

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Authors	Eric Blazek
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Cite as	Eric Blazek (2006–2025). "Small-scale oil extraction from groundnuts and copra". Appropedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.