new-technology crude oil refining plant soybean in Uganda
According to Neel Rangnekar, a chemical engineer with Exxon and a team member on the new paper, switching from distillation to membrane separation could save up to 50% of the cost of heating the crude oil and 75%
The refining process not only improves the quality of soybean oil, but also extends its shelf life. Main steps of soybean oil refining 1. Degumming: Crude soybean oil contains