• 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.
  • Where does palm oil come from?
  • Palm oil resides in the oil cells of the mesocarp of the fruit while the palm kernel is located in the palm kernel nut. Releasing the oil from the native cell requires mechanical rupturing and series of other treatments (the detailed description of processing have been given in another chapter of this book).
  • How is palm oil extracted?
  • There are several methods of palm oil extraction, but generally it is classified into two: the wet and dry processes. In the wet process a liquid, usually water, is used to extract the oil from the digested palm fruits, while in the dry method, which could be either batch or continuous, a hydraulic press or a screw press is employed.
  • What is the primary feedstock in palm oil mill?
  • The primary feedstock in palm oil mill is the palm fruit. Palm fruit is a drupe, oval in shape, and contains a kernel. The kernel, surrounded by the fruit wall (pericarp), is the true seed. The pericarp is made up of the hard shell (endocarp), oil bearing tissues (mesocarp), and the skin (exocarp).
  • How do I source palm oil for processing?
  • To source palm oil for processing, consider the following options: Local Farmers or Palm Plantations: Connect with local farmers or palm plantations in your region or nearby areas. They may offer fresh palm fruits or palm kernels that can be processed into palm oil.
  • How is palm kernel oil processed?
  • The press fiber from the digester is fed to a vertical column (depericarper) where air is channelled to lift the fiber, thus separating the fiber from the nuts. The processing chain of palm kernel oil (PKO) is shorter than the palm oil processing chain.