80tph palm oil processing plant in lagos

   
80tph palm oil processing plant in lagos
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • 80tph palm oil processing plant in lagos
Why is palm oil processing a problem?

Palm oil processing in some communities has been because of more extended periods of palm trees maturity before it bears fruits. Inadequate financial support had affected the processing of palm produce in some area. Inadequate storage facilities contribute to the palm oil process. Constant reliance on local pieces of equipment for production.

How is palm oil processed?

After being refined, the oil is filtered to get a liquid fraction, which is being used as cooking oil. The palm oil process involves the separation of the fruit from fibrous attachment, followed by the crushing of fruit, heating, and extracting the oil using an oilseed expeller, clarification in a filter press by sedimentation.

How many tons of oil palm can a hectare yield?

The yield of oil palm depends on the soil type, climate, use of irrigation, types of fertilizers used, and other agricultural practices. One hectare of oil palm can yield 9 ¨C 13 tons after 3 ¨C 8 years of planting. The yield of oil palm increases every year. In the 8 ¨C 9th year, the yield can increase by over 100%.

How to grow oil palm?

Oil palm grows well with a temperature of 21 ¨C 3 Celsius. Oil palm needs about 6 hours of sunlight every day. It also needs an abundant water supply. The annual rainfall needed for the cultivation and growing of oil palm is 2,000mm to 4,500mm, dispersed throughout the year. Without adequate water, the oil palms will not do well.