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Mechanizing Pentadesma Butyracea Butter Extraction to Empower Local Women

This project focuses on mechanizing the extraction of butter from Pentadesma butyracea seeds, a vital resource in Benin and other parts of West Africa. By minimizing the manual labor traditionally performed by women, we aim to improve efficiency and reduce contamination in the extraction process. Our team developed an optimized screw press design, consolidating steps and making the process more time-saving. The resulting improvements will enhance the economic prospects of communities relying on this valuable product for cosmetics and food.

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Mechanizing Pentadesma Butyracea Butter Extraction to Empower Local Women

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  1. Team picture PentadesmaButyracea Butter Extraction Dan Gaddes, Micah Fuge, Emma Hocker, Ruhie Patil, Jason Scott Sponsor: Flora Assogbadjo Instructor: Professor Erdman, ESci Instructor Liaison: Bill Nash Problem The team was challenged to mechanize the Pentadesma butter extraction process to minimize the manual labor of women performing the task. Pentadesma seeds are commonly found in Benin and other Western African countries. The butter can be used for cosmetics and human consumption. Current Butter Extraction Process Improved Butter Extraction Process Pic of our seeds Pic of our oil Pic of piteba Calculations (2) (3) • Analysis & Recommendations • Improvements made: • Labor-saving • Time-saving • Reduced contamination • Consolidated process • Recommendations • Optimize screw press for Pentadesma seeds • Improve structure design Image citations

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