Features of palm oil processing production line

The palm oil processing production line is a complex system designed to efficiently extract palm oil from fresh fruit bunches (FFB). This article takes the palm oil processing production line manufactured by Henan Glory Company as an example to explain in detail the main features of the palm oil processing production line.

1.High Capacity & Continuous Operation

The palm oil processing production lines manufactured by Henan Glory can process 0.5 to 120 tons of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) per hour, running almost 24/7 during peak harvest season. This often requires heavy machinery that is rugged and capable of continuous operation. Key processes such as sterilization, threshing, digesting, pressing and clarification are interconnected in a continuous system to minimize bottlenecks and maximize output efficiency. Conveyors seamlessly transport materials between units, ensuring smooth logistics throughout the entire plant.

The palm oil processing production line process

2. Advanced Sterilization Technology

Generally speaking, palm oil processing production lines with different capacities need to be equipped with different sterilizers. For example, large palm oil processing production lines usually choose large vertical sterilizers or horizontal sterilizers, and small palm oil processing production lines usually choose boiling sterilizers, small steaming sterilizers or automated vertical steam sterilizers. Regardless of the type of sterilizer, its design is aimed at optimizing energy consumption and reducing operating costs.

The picture of different sterilizers

3. Efficient Threshing and Digesting

The high-quality thresher of palm oil processing production line can quickly and efficiently separate the palm fruit from the fruit bunches, minimizing fruit damage. It is worth mentioning that the length of the thresher produced by Henan Glory is also long enough to completely separate the palm fruit from the empty fruit bunches. The threshed palm fruit is then digested in a digester to break the cell wall and promote the release of oil during the palm oil pressing process, while also reducing the pressure of the palm oil expeller.

The thresher produced by Henan Glory

4. Advanced Pressing and Oil Extraction

(1) Screw Palm Oil Pressers: The palm oil processing production line usually configure single or double screw palm oil pressers. Screw palm oil pressers are used to extract crude palm oil (CPO) from the digested fruit pulp. These palm oil pressers are designed for high oil extraction rates.

(2) In terms of material, the screw of the oil press produced by Henan Glory Company is made of 2Cr13, wear-resistant alloy steel and an integrated casting process, which has a longer service life.

(3) Combined with the hydraulic pump station, you can get the complete palm kernel. For large palm oil processing production lines, the processing capacity is usually larger, so the complete palm kernel can be better utilized, thus gaining benefits.

Single and double screw palm oil pressers

5. Rigorous Oil Clarification and Purification

For small palm oil processing production lines, three kinds of filtering equipment are usually configured at this stage, namely oil clarification tank, rotary vibrating screen and plate and frame filter. For large palm oil processing production lines, more complex oil clarification equipment and sludge treatment equipment will be configured to remove impurities, sand, stone, fiber, etc. through step-by-step filtration, and finally you can get cleaner oil products. In addition, if the water in the oil is not removed, it will be difficult to store for a long time and will quickly deteriorate. Therefore, the palm oil processing production lines will also be equipped with a vacuum dehydration system. The water in the clean oil is evaporated by stirring under vacuum conditions. After drying, it can be directly pumped into the matching crude oil tank.

Oil clarification equipment

6. Comprehensive Waste Management & Value Addition

(1) Biogas Generation: Organic sludges (from clarification ponds, POME treatment) are fed into anaerobic digesters producing biogas – a renewable energy source replacing fossil fuels for boiler support or electricity generation.

(2) Biomass Utilization: Waste materials such as empty fruit bunches, fiber, and shells are used as biomass fuel for boilers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

(3) Water Treatment & Recycling: Efficient Effluent Treatment Plants handle highly polluting Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Treated water undergoes extensive recycling within the mill before responsible discharge or irrigation use.

(4) Kernel Extraction & Processing: The large-scale palm oil processing production line processes, dries and stores the palm kernels separated after pressing, which helps to produce palm oil by-products (palm kernel oil) later.

Palm kernels

7. Scalability and Flexibility

Some palm oil processing production lines(eg.skid-mounted 1tph palm oil frame all-in-one machine production line) can be designed in modules, allowing for easy expansion or modification to meet changing production demands. Besides, Henan Glory can customize the palm oil processing production line you want according to your needs and budget.

In short, a modern palm oil processing production line is much more than a simple oil extraction facility. The intricate collaboration ensures the reliable production of high-quality palm oil and its by-products to meet the needs of the global market, while constantly pursuing greater efficiency, sustainability and a smaller environmental footprint. Henan Glory Company(with branch and overseas warehouse in Nigeria) specializes in the design and delivery of palm oil processing production lines, with flexible processing capabilities to meet the diverse needs of companies of all sizes. If you have any needs, welcome to consult us!