Complete Palm Kernel Oil Refinery Equipment in Angola

Semi-10 Tons Per Day Palm Kernel Oil Refinery in Angola

What is palm kernel oil extraction & refining?
Palm kernel oil (PKO) extraction and refining techniques involves operations such as sorting of kernels, handling, mechanical pressing, filtration of crude oil, thermal, chemical and physical treatment of crude oil to obtain desired edible oil that suits variety of applications.
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.
Why do Nigerian refineries use palm kernel oil?
More than 60% of refineries in Nigeria are built on palm kernel oil as raw materials. This is because processing of palm kernel oil involves degumming, bleaching, deodorization, cooling, and packaging. This product is liquid at ambient conditions except during the rainy season when the product congeals due to low temperatures (<20°C).
Where does Angola import palm oil?
The main destinations of Angola exports on Palm Oil were Republic of the Congo ($361k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($5.1k), Brazil ($2.69k), Nigeria ($2.41k), and Cuba ($1.58k). In 2021, Angola imported $178M in Palm Oil, mainly from Malaysia ($97.8M), Indonesia ($73.8M), Singapore ($2.36M), India ($2.35M), and China ($614k).