Desarrollo de un proceso para el aprovechamiento de los residuos de la industria despulpadora de mango

Abstract

The present study aims to evaluate the process of extraction of mango oil from the seeds generated as waste from the Alpina Chinchina plant, analyze the feasibility of the design of the plant and select equipment with appropriate technologies. This work is framed within the modality of project design, is based on a study that allowed the collection and analysis of information to clearly present the process. In the first phase, a market study was carried out to identify the main characteristics of the different extraction processes and the demand for oil, composition and other factors. Through the experimental development, it was possible to determine the different unit operations required for pretreatment and extraction. This evaluation was carried out with 50 kg of material taken directly from the processing plant (Alpina Chinchina), after which the development of the Balance of materials with an approximate flow of 300 tons / month of seeds, with the obtained values the selection of the equipment and the required technology was realized. Then, the project costs were quantified to make a decision, evaluating the viability of the project. It was concluded that the extraction process proposed in this study is technologically feasible and economically profitable.