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Mill Processing Guidelines & Standards

The document outlines operational guidelines and standards for various stages of mill processing, including parameters for FFB reception, sterilization, and pressing. Key metrics include maintaining fruit quality, specific temperature and pressure requirements, and ensuring proper handling and processing techniques. The guidelines aim to optimize efficiency and product quality throughout the milling process.

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Mill Processing Guidelines & Standards

The document outlines operational guidelines and standards for various stages of mill processing, including parameters for FFB reception, sterilization, and pressing. Key metrics include maintaining fruit quality, specific temperature and pressure requirements, and ensuring proper handling and processing techniques. The guidelines aim to optimize efficiency and product quality throughout the milling process.

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MartinJr Hawek
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Summary of Guidelines for Mill Processing & Process Control Measures

Station Parameters Standards for Operations


FFB Reception FFB Crop Quality < 5 % Under Ripe
> 90% Ripe
< 5% Over Ripe
Freshness > 90% Same Day
< 10% Over Night ( 24hrs)
Fruit Handling at Ramp Avoid unloading FFB on ramp floor except for assessment
Ensure trucks does not run over spilled loose fruits
Loose fruits dropped underneath conveyors and ramp must be removed on a daily basis onto the conveyors and not left to rot
Filling of Cages First In First Out
Sterilization Pressure = 2.5 BAR (36 PSI)
Temperature > 120 °C
Threshing Feed Speed No Overloaing
RPM 19
Bunch Lifting 6 - 9 times
Running Amps
Digester Level > 3/4 full
Temperature 90 °C
Drainage Observe drainage and timing is ok if set on automatic
Pressing Cone Ampere 54 (20 ton press) & 34 (15 ton press)
Hydraulic Ampere > 70 psi
Dilution/Water > 30%
Dilution Water Tank Temperature > 95°C but less than 100°C
Crude Oil Tank Level Maintain 1/2 to ¾ full by steady pumping
Temperature > 95°C but less than 100°C
Clarification Temperature > 95°C but less than 100°C
Oil Layer 450mm and 600mm thick for < 70 mt Clarifier
550mm and 750mm thick for ~100 mt Clarifier
600mm and 900mm thick for >130 mt Clarifier
Skimmer Height 12 inches
Sludge Tank Temperature > 95°C but less than 100°C
Pure Oil tank Temperature 75 to 80 °C
Vacuum Drier Vacuum ~650mm Hg
Sludge Centrifuge Nozzles check whether the nozzles are clogged
RPM 1440
Throughput/Feeding Ensure not over feeding
Nut Cracker Feed Consistant & not over feeding
Cracking Efficiency > 95 %
Winnowing Column % Kernel Loss & PK Admix Ensure more shells and less kernel being lifted at a approximate velocity of 6 - 12 m/s. Adjust according to the % Kernel Loss & % PK admix

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