• What is a good kmc for Palm Ker-Nel oil (PKO)?
  • For the maximum PKO yield with minimum variability in the PKO yield, a KMC of 5% (wb), a KHT of 80 ¡ãC, a KHD of 10 min, and a KPS of 11 mm and above is recommended. The oil-palm kernel is the source of the palm ker-nel oil (PKO) and palm kernel cake (PKC).
  • How efficient is a palm kernel oil extraction machine?
  • This research work is focused on the design and construction of a palm kernel oil extraction machine. The machine was designed and fabricated using locally available materials. The machine was evaluated for performance and the results obtained show that the mechanical method is more efficient (66.07%) than the traditional method (37.69%).
  • How much does palm kernel oil production cost in Nigeria?
  • While manually powered, the expeller had a production cost of $100. Palm kernel oil production in Nigeria is not fully exploited due to nonmechanization of the production process. Large percentage of palm kernel oil in Nigeria market is processed from the traditional method which is not only unhygienic but is equally labourious and time consuming.
  • 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 does a palm kernel oil expeller work?
  • The cleaned Kernels are fed to a palm kernel oil expeller machine, which consists of a main shaft and worms, which rotates within a stationary perforated cylinder called a cage or barrel. As the main shaft turns, there is a decrease in volume resulting in pressure in the cage.
  • Which kernel variables affect PKO yield?
  • The statistical analysis of data was performed with Design-Expert 8P and Minitab 19 Software at P = 0.05. The impact order of the studied kernel variables on the PKO yield, using an expeller (MS-100), was found to be the KPS, KMC, KHD, and KHT.