Sunflower Oil Processing Plant Turnkey Project
Sunflower Oil Processing Plant Turnkey Project
Sunflower Oil Processing Plant Turnkey Project
Sunflower Oil Processing Plant Turnkey Project
Nigeria is recognized as a dominant force in the African edible oil sector, holding a substantial 5.87% global market share in sunflower oil. The market is characterized by a growing consumer shift toward healthier, heart-healthy cooking oils and an increase in local processing initiatives.
A complete sunflower oil production line in Nigeria typically includes seed pretreatment, pressing/extraction, refining, and packaging, with capacity ranging from 10-1000 TPD depending on scale and automation. Nigeria’s growing demand for edible oil, favorable agricultural conditions, and government support for agribusiness make it a viable investment. Below is a detailed overview of the project.
| Process Stage | Key Operations | Core Equipment | Technical Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Pretreatment | 1. Cleaning: Remove dust, stones, metal, and immature seeds 2. Shelling: Separate sunflower hulls (reduces oil color and impurity content) 3. Flaking: Press seeds into thin flakes (increases contact area for oil extraction) 4. Cooking: Heat flakes to 100–120°C (adjusts moisture to 7–9% and denatures proteins to improve oil release) |
Seed cleaner (vibrating screen + magnetic separator), sunflower sheller, flaking rolls, steam-heated cooking kettle | – Impurity removal rate ≥ 99%
– Shelling rate ≥ 95% – Flake thickness 0.3–0.5 mm (optimal for pressing/extraction) |
| Oil Extraction | Two mainstream methods, selectable based on scale and budget: 1. Mechanical Pressing: Suitable for small/medium scales; uses physical pressure to extract oil from cooked flakes. 2. Solvent Extraction: Ideal for large scales; combines pre-pressing + hexane solvent leaching to recover residual oil from press cakes |
1. Mechanical pressing: Single-screw/double-screw oil press
2. Solvent extraction: Pre-press machine, rotary extractor, desolventizer-toaster, hexane recovery system |
– Mechanical pressing yield: 70–75%
– Solvent extraction total yield: 98–99% – Residual oil in cake ≤ 1% (solvent extraction) |
| Oil Refining | Converts crude sunflower oil into edible-grade oil through:
1. Degumming: Remove phospholipids (hydration method) |
Degumming tank, neutralization reactor, bleaching filter press, vacuum deodorization tower, crystallization tank, dewaxing filter | – Refined oil standards: Free fatty acids ≤ 0.1%, peroxide value ≤ 5 meq/kg, clear and transparent appearance |
| Packaging & Warehousing | 1. Filling: Meter oil into containers (bottles, pouches, drums) 2. Sealing & Labeling: Seal containers and apply labels with product info (brand, shelf life, nutrition facts) 3. Warehousing: Store finished products in a dry, cool warehouse |
Automatic bottle filling machine, pouch packing machine, labeling machine, coding machine, storage tanks | – Packaging accuracy ± 1g
– Extend product shelf life to 12–18 months (sealed, light-proof containers) |
Application Scenarios: Rural startups, community-based oil mills, or supplementary production for existing food businesses.
Configuration Features: Semi-manual operation; mechanical pressing + batch refining (intermittent processing of small oil batches); manual packaging options.
Core Equipment List: Vibrating cleaner, small sheller, flaking rolls, single-screw oil press, batch refinery unit, manual filling machine.
Application Scenarios: Commercial oil processing plants targeting regional markets.
Configuration Features: Semi-automatic control system; pre-pressing + solvent extraction (balances yield and cost); semi-continuous refining (higher efficiency than batch refining); automatic bottle/pouch packaging.
Core Equipment List: Full-set pretreatment unit, double-screw pre-press, small solvent extractor, semi-continuous refinery, automatic packaging line.
Application Scenarios: Industrial-grade oil manufacturers serving national or international markets.
Configuration Features: Fully automated PLC control system; continuous solvent extraction; continuous refining (24/7 uninterrupted operation); intelligent packaging line (with sorting and palletizing functions).
Core Equipment List: Automated pretreatment line (with PLC control), large-capacity rotary extractor, continuous refining tower, dewaxing system, intelligent packaging line, waste heat recovery system.
Key Advantages: Maximum oil yield (98–99%), uniform product quality, low labor cost, energy-efficient, compliant with international edible oil standards (e.g., Codex Alimentarius).
QIE Machinery has been the leading sunflower oil processing machinery manufacturer and supplier. And we have been in Nigeria market for many years. If you are interested in sunflower oil production and unsure as to which sunflower oil processing machine is best for your factory then you can consult our service team. Alternatively, we are always happy to offer technical help and advice and so if you require assistance then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Whether you contact us by phone, email, or leave a message online, we will provide you with comprehensive and high-quality services.
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Email: qiea@oilpresses.org
Address: No.352 Lianhua Street, Hightech Industrial Development Zone, , Zhengzhou City,Henan Province, China
