Our Palm Kernel Crushing Plant is a facility designed to extract oil from palm kernels, which are the seeds found inside the fruit of oil palm trees. These kernels contain a significant amount of oil, separate from the palm oil extracted from the flesh of the fruit. Here’s a brief overview of the process in a Palm Kernel Crushing Plant: 1.
How does a palm kernel oilcake work?
The expelled kernel oil flows through the slots distributed over the barrel circumference. The oilcake leaves the extraction machine through an adjustable cone and is then delivered to the second pressing Because of their high oil content, Palm kernels have to be subjected to 2 stage pressing for maximum oil yield.
How to extract oil from palm kernels?
Pressing or Solvent Extraction: There are different methods for extracting oil from the heated kernels. Mechanical pressing is one method, while solvent extraction involves using chemicals to dissolve the oil. 6. Oil Clarification and Purification: The crude palm kernel oil obtained from pressing or extraction contains impurities.
How palm kernel oil is processed?
Oil Clarification and Purification: The crude palm kernel oil obtained from pressing or extraction contains impurities. It undergoes processes like clarification and purification to remove these impurities. 7. Drying and Storage: The final palm kernel oil is dried to remove any residual moisture.
How is palm kernel oil stored?
7. Drying and Storage: The final palm kernel oil is dried to remove any residual moisture. It is then stored in tanks or barrels for further processing or distribution. Palm kernel oil is used in various industries, including food, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
What is palm fruit & palm kernel oil?
Palm fruit or palm kernel for edible oil has been processed in Africa for thousands of years, and the oil produced, highly colored and fragrant, is an essential ingredient in one of the traditional African cuisine. Mechanical extraction processes are suitable for both small, medium and large capacity operations. The basic steps are :