The diagram illustrates the step-by-step process involved in the production of olive oil, from harvesting to final distribution.
At a glance, it is evident that the process consists of eight distinct stages, beginning with the collection of olives and ending with the transportation of bottled olive oil to stores.
Initially, ripe olives are harvested using rakes, and the collected produce is transported to storage vats where it is left for 2-3 days. Afterward, the olives are placed on a conveyor belt and washed with cool water before being crushed in a machine containing hammers. During this stage, the olive stones are separated from the paste, which is transferred through a pipe to a hydraulic press for pressing and filtering. Here, the paste is compressed and filtered to extract oil.
Next, the extracted oil undergoes a centrifugation process, during which excess water is removed. The refined olive oil is then bottled using an automated conveyor system. Finally, the bottled oil is loaded onto trucks and transported to stores for sale.
Overall, the process demonstrates how raw olives are systematically transformed into refined olive oil for market consumption.