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  • In this form, the weed looks like the oil-cake on which we fatten cattle; and even without reference to its consequences, is sufficiently uninviting.

    American Notes for General Circulation 2007

  • When the seed material has been discharging freely from the press cake outlet for a few minutes, the choke may be reduced gradually to increase the pressure within the press and improve the quality of the oil-cake and the oil flow from the press barrel.

    Chapter 5 1995

  • Oilseed expellers produce oil and oil-cake from oilseed continuously, unlike bridge presses which operate on a batch system.

    Chapter 5 1995

  • However, a metered feed may be needed to recycle the oil-cake from the first pressing.

    Chapter 5 1995

  • Normal operation of the press When uniform operating conditions have been reached, the objective should be to produce the best quality of oil-cake possible, consistent with the required throughput of the press.

    Chapter 5 1995

  • There should be a feasibility study of the processing proposals, including consideration of the relative cost of the oilseeds, the values of the oil and oil-cake, the likely costs of equipment and buildings, and the labour needed to operate the processing technology.

    Chapter 4 1995

  • · The market prospects for the oil and oil-cake in relation to their acceptability and to the prices and availability of competing products.

    Chapter 4 1995

  • Ensure the choke control is adjusted so oil-cake can be discharged from the press cake outlet.

    Chapter 5 1995

  • Market research should not only include quantitative factors, such as prices and volumes, but should also consider the perceived product quality; different processing or refining methods may alter the flavour, colour, or physical appearance of the oil and oil-cake, thus affecting their value.

    Chapter 4 1995

  • Residues from the screens and the filter press, together with the 'fools', are re-processed in the expeller by mixing them with the fresh oilseed feedstock or oil-cake.

    Chapter 5 1995

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