Question

Bollman extractor is used for

• A. Is a static bed leaching equipment
• B. For extraction of oil from oil seeds
• C. Is a centrifugal extractor
• D. Employs counter-current extraction

Hint:

Bollman extractor is used in solid-liquid extraction, especially for extracting oil from oil seeds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Bollman extractor is a solid-liquid extraction equipment. It is commonly used in the extraction of vegetable oils from oil seeds. In this process, oil-bearing seeds are contacted with a suitable solvent. The solvent dissolves the oil from the solid seed material. The extract contains oil and solvent. The remaining solid material is called spent meal. Bollman extractor is widely known in oil seed extraction industries. Therefore, according to the given options, Bollman extractor is used: \[ \text{for extraction of oil from oil seeds} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \text{For extraction of oil from oil seeds} \]