Skid-mounted palm oil production unit

A skid-mounted palm oil production unit is a modular, pre-assembled system designed for the efficient extraction and processing of palm oil. These palm oil production units are compact, self-contained and mounted on a skid base, which allows for easier transportation, installation and relocation compared to traditional large-scale processing facilities. Skid-mounted palm oil production units are commonly used for small to medium-scale palm oil production and are suitable for rural or remote areas with limited infrastructure.

Ⅰ.Key Components of a Skid-Mounted Palm Oil Production Unit:

1. Palm Fruit Reception and Loading Section:

(1) Palm Fruit Receiving Station: Where fresh palm fruit bunches (FFB) are delivered to the palm oil production plant.

(2) Palm Fruit Sterilizer (often a steam system): To sterilize the fresh palm fruit bunches and loosen the oil-bearing fruit from the bunches.

Sterilizing the fresh palm fruit bunches

2. Palm Fruit Threshing System:

This section removes the individual palm fruits from the bunches through mechanical or vibration methods. The skid-mounted palm oil production unit is equipped with a 1-2tph drum type palm fruit threshing machine. The palm fruit threshing machine is up to 2.5 meters long, which is conducive to obtaining better threshing results.

1-2tph drum type palm fruit threshing machine

3. Palm Fruit Digesting and Pressing System:

(1) Digesting System: The main function of this part is to digest the palm pulp and break the cells of the pulp, so as to facilitate the subsequent squeezing of the palm fruit. The ordinary digesting system uses a vertical digesting tank, which is relatively expensive, while the digesting machine used in the skid-mounted palm oil production unit is modified from a double-screw palm oil pressing machine, which not only meets the requirements of the frame in height, but is also cheaper.

(2) Pressing System: This part mainly mechanically presses the palm pulp after digesting to extract crude palm oil (CPO). The pressing machine used in this skid-mounted palm oil production unit is a 1-2tph double screw palm oil pressing machine made of 2Cr13, wear-resistant alloy steel. It not only has a long service life, but also has a low residual oil rate.

Palm fruit digesting and pressing system

4. Palm Oil Clarification and Filtration System:

(1) Clarification System: The extracted palm oil need to go through a clarification process where solids (e.g., fruit fiber, soil, sand) are removed. The palm oil clarification equipment of the skid-mounted palm oil production unit includes a grit tank and a vibrating screen

(2) Filtration System: The clarified palm oil also needs to go through a filtration system to remove fine impurities to produce clear crude palm oil.

5.Palm Oil Vacuum Drying System and Storage Section:

The clarified crude palm oil finally needs to be dried in a vacuum dehydration pan to extend the storage time of the palm oil. It should be noted that this skid-mounted palm oil production unit does not include an oil storage tank.

Palm oil clarification filtration and vacuum drying system

6. Control System:

The skid-mounted palm oil production unit is usually equipped with a control panel or automated system to monitor and control temperature, pressure, flow rates and other critical parameters during palm oil production.

Ⅱ.Advantages of a Skid-Mounted Palm Oil Production Unit:

1. Modular Design: The skid-mounted palm oil production unit comes pre-assembled and can be easily transported and installed at the palm oil production plant. It requires minimal site preparation.

2. Cost-Effective: Lower initial capital investment compared to large-scale, traditional palm oil production plants, making it accessible for smallholder farmers and smaller companies.

3. Scalability: These skid-mounted palm oil production units can be scaled up or down depending on the demand for palm oil production capacity.

4. Mobility and Flexibility: Due to its skid-mounted nature, the skid-mounted palm oil production unit can be relocated if needed. This is particularly useful in regions with changing harvesting areas or during expansion.

5. Compact and Space-Efficient: The skid-mounted design of skid-mounted palm oil production unit saves space and reduces the need for a large physical footprint.

6. Energy Efficiency: It is often designed to utilize waste products (e.g., palm kernel shells or fibers) to generate energy for the skid-mounted palm oil production unit, improving overall energy efficiency.

7.Environmentally Friendly: Henan Glory Company's skid-mounted palm oil production units incorporate waste treatment systems to minimize pollution and comply with environmental standards.

Ⅲ.Applications of a Skid-Mounted Palm Oil Production Unit:

1. Small and Medium Scale Palm Oil Production Plants: Suitable for smallholder palm oil plantations or rural palm oil production plants that do not have the capacity for large-scale palm oil production plants.

2. Mobile Palm Oil Production Plants: The skid-mounted palm oil production units can be used in areas with a fluctuating supply of palm fruit, offering flexibility for seasonal or remote plantations.

3. Outgrower Schemes: Used by companies that work with smallholder farmers to process their palm fruit close to their plantations.

The skid-mounted palm oil production unit picture

Ⅳ.Challenges of a Skid-Mounted Palm Oil Production Unit:

1. Palm Oil Production Capacity: While ideal for small to medium-scale operations, The skid-mounted palm oil production units typically have lower production capacities compared to traditional large-scale palm oil production plants.

2. Maintenance of Palm Oil Production Units: Although the skid-mounted palm oil production unit is modular, regular maintenance and proper management are still necessary to ensure consistent palm oil quality and system efficiency.

3.Environmental Compliance: Depending on the region, proper waste management systems must be integrated to ensure compliance with local environmental regulations.

In summary, a skid-mounted palm oil production unit is an ideal solution for small to medium-scale palm oil production, offering flexibility, portability and ease of installation. It is also a great way to bring palm oil production closer to the source of raw material (the palm fruit), improving efficiency, reducing transportation costs and increasing the profitability of smaller operations. If you are interested in this skid-mounted palm oil production unit, please contact Henan Glory Company!