• How do palm oil mills work?
  • It all begins with the transportation of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from plantation sites to the palm oil mills. The milling operation includes several stages, namely reception, sterilization, threshing, digestion and pressing, clarification and purification, and kernel recovery.
  • What are the major transformations in the palm oil industry?
  • Another notable transformation within the palm oil industry involves the strategic utilization of palm oil biomass, encompassing various components, including oil palm trunk, oil palm fronds, empty fruit bunches, and palm kernel cake.
  • What is a palm oil mill engine room?
  • The engine room serves as a station for generating electrical energy, utilizing both diesel generator sets and steam turbines to power a palm oil mill and its associated housing complex. During the operation of a palm oil mill, steam turbines are relied upon for electricity generation.
  • What is the palm oil value chain?
  • The palm oil value chain comprises distinct segments (Figure 1), commencing with the upstream sector involving activities such as oil palm plantation, palm oil milling, and kernel crushing plants. Further down the supply chain, the midstream processing facilities include palm oil refineries.
  • How big is palm oil production?
  • Consequently, global palm oil production has experienced substantial growth, surging from 24 million tons (t) in 2000¨C2001 to an impressive 78 million t in 2021¨C2022 . Projections further suggest that palm oil production is set to reach 156 million tons by 2050, underscoring its pivotal role in meeting escalating global demand.
  • Why is automation important for palm oil milling?
  • These advancements in automation reflect a commitment to both operational efficiency and safety, reinforcing the palm oil milling sector¡¯s efforts to align with sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. Traditionally, palm oil milling processes involved sterilization and digestion to facilitate mechanical oil extraction.