Minimize Oil Losses in Palm Oil Mill through Optimalization of Sludge Separator Performance

Authors

  • Nabillah Nissya Fadhilah Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
  • Lisma Safitri Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER) University of Leeds
  • Ulil Albab Alfian Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
  • Nuraeni Dwi Dharmawati Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
  • Rengga Arnalis Renjani Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER) http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7064-2787

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23960/jtep-l.v13i1.123-131

Abstract

One of the most important clarification station engine parts for reducing oil loss is the sludge separator. The sludge separator uses high-speed centrifugal force to capture any oil that is still adhered to the sludge. This study aims to improve the working performance of sludge separator to minimize oil losses through variations in feeding rate, oil under flow and temperature of flow rate. The experiment was conducted at one of the palm oil mills in Central Kalimantan, with a capacity of 45 ton/h. Variations in sludge separator feed rates: 23, 25 and 27 tons/hour. Oil underflow variations: 5%, 6%, and 7%. Feed temperature variations are: 90°C, 93°C, and 95°C. Feed temperature variations:  90°C, 93°C, and 95°C. Based on research that has been done, using bait rate of 23 ton/h, temperature 90 °C, and oil underflows 5%, resulting in oil losses of 0.54% − 0.61%. This study has managed to lower oil losses in the sludge separator by 0.11 % and shows the level of stability below the standard that has been determined.

 

Keywords:  Crude palm oil,  Oil losses,  Palm oil mill,  Sludge separator, Underflow

Author Biographies

  • Nabillah Nissya Fadhilah, Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
    Jurusan Teknik Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian
  • Lisma Safitri, Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER) University of Leeds

    Jurusan Teknik Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian

    School of Earth and Environment

  • Ulil Albab Alfian, Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
    Jurusan Teknik Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian
  • Nuraeni Dwi Dharmawati, Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
    Jurusan Teknik Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian
  • Rengga Arnalis Renjani, Institut Pertanian Stiper (INSTIPER)
    Jurusan Teknik Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian

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2024-02-01

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