Research Article

Complex Approach to Conceptual Design of Machine Mechanically Extracting Oil from Jatropha curcas L. Seeds for Biomass-Based Fuel Production

Table 2

Decomposition and interpretation of identified trends.

Identified trendTrend decompositionInterpretation of trend (requirement)

Husks removalHusks separationStop husk
Husks removingMove husk
Impurities separationStop impurity

Better utilization of seed cakeObtain oil from seed cakeWring out seed cake
Control of the seed cake compositionBind enzymes in the seed cake
Seed cake processingForm seed cake

More profitable oil extractionReduce operational costsRun autonomously
Integrate activitiesIntegrate operations