PALM OIL MILL DESIGN - KERNEL STATION

Key points to consider for design of kernel station ;

KERNEL DRYING SILO

• kernel to FFB ratio - 6%
• drying time - 14 hour
• bulk density kernel - 0.60 mt/m3

KERNEL SILO HEATER AND FAN

• initial kernel moisture - 18%
• final kernel moisture - 6%
• ambient air temperature - 30C
• outlet air temperature from heater - 80C
• use Psychometric Chart

KERNEL BULK SILO

• kernel extraction rate - 5%
• mill running hour - 16 hour
• storage capacity - 6 days basis

Source - Masrawana Mohd. Masran's Collection