Provides comprehensive coverage of veg oil extraction technology, as applicable to major and minor oil-bearing materials Explains effects of each of the seed preparation steps on cell structure, and how it improves oil extraction Describes mechanical expression technology in detail, including design aspects of Presses and seed preparation equipment Discusses extraction plant safety, plant automation, and discussion of utilities Explores design of solvent extraction process equipment, including Extractor, Desolventiser, Distillation and support