Medium Scale Palm Oil Mill (5-30 TPH)
Complete medium scale palm oil processing plant designed for growing businesses requiring 5-30 TPH capacity with semi-continuous operation.
Process Flow
Main Equipment Included
| No. | Equipment | Model | Qty | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Fruit Sterilizer | YHS-15 | 1-2 sets | Steam sterilization of FFB |
| 2 | Palm Fruit Thresher | YHT-15 | 1 set | Separate fruit from bunches |
| 3 | Palm Fruit Digester | YHD-15 | 1-2 sets | Mash and heat palm fruit |
| 4 | Double Screw Palm Oil Press | YHX-60 | 1-2 sets | Extract crude palm oil |
| 5 | Palm Oil Clarification Tank | YHC-15 | 3-4 sets | Purify crude palm oil |
| 6 | Vacuum Drying System | YHV-15 | 1 set | Remove moisture from oil |
| 7 | CPO Storage Tank | 50T | 2-4 sets | Store finished crude oil |
| 8 | Nut/Fiber Separator | YHNF-15 | 1 set | Separate nuts from fiber |
| 9 | Conveyor System | - | 1 set | Transport material between processes |
| 10 | Biomass Boiler | 2T | 1 set | Supply steam using EFB fiber |
| 11 | Electrical Control Panel | - | 1 set | PLC control system |
Solution Details
The medium scale palm oil mill is the most popular solution for businesses looking to scale up from small scale operations or enter the market with a substantial processing capacity. With a processing capacity of 5-30 tons of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) per hour, this solution bridges the gap between small scale and large scale operations, offering an optimal balance of investment cost and production output.
Key Advantages:
- Semi-continuous operation for higher efficiency and consistent output quality
- PLC control system for automated process monitoring and reduced labor requirements
- Biomass boiler utilizing EFB fiber as fuel, significantly reducing operating costs
- Modular design allows capacity expansion from 5 to 30 TPH in stages
- Complete turnkey service from plant design to commissioning and training
- ROI typically achieved within 12-18 months depending on local market conditions
Ideal For: Growing plantations, mid-size oil processing companies, and government-supported agricultural development projects in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America.
Technical Specifications
| Processing Capacity | 5-30 TPH (FFB) |
| Oil Extraction Rate | ≥ 22% (based on FFB) |
| Oil Residue in Fiber | < 8% |
| Power Consumption | 80-250 kW |
| Steam Consumption | 500-2000 kg/h |
| Water Consumption | 5-15 m³/h |
| Workers Required | 5-10 per shift |
| Workshop Area | 500-2000 m² |
| Installation Period | 45-60 days |
| Delivery Time | 60-90 days |
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