• What is a screw press?
  • 1. Introduction In the processing of crude palm oil, a screw press is the primary equipment for separating the oil palm fruit components, i.e. oil and solids.
  • What is the output of a screw press?
  • The output from the screw press (liquid phase ¨C crude palm oil, water; solid phase ¨C mesocarp fibre, nuts, broken kernel, and shell) is fed to two subsequent isolated production lines, namely crude oil purification and kernel recovery .
  • Should palm oil mills have a general maintenance scheme?
  • A general maintenance scheme has been recommended by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) ¨C the governing body responsible for commercial palm oil-related activity in Malaysia, as a guideline for the mills to avoid critical problems with their machinery .