Mejoramiento de la tasa de extracción de aceite rojo en la extractora “Atahualpa” Extracata S.A

Abstract

This study is called Improvement of the extraction rate of red oil in the Extractor "Atahualpa" Extracata S.A. The objective is to improve the extraction rate of red oil by evaluating the raw material and the processes. Using the Soxhlet extraction method, the oil potential of four varieties of oil palm clusters and the oil losses in the extraction plant was evaluated. Using the centrifugation method, the dilution percentage of the press liquor was determined in the pressing-digestion and clarification process. In addition, the temperature of the digesters, the water tank that feeds the presses and the press liquor was recorded before entering the Tricanter. To identify the operating conditions in the sterilization process, the number of autoclaves processed was recorded. holding pressure and cooking time. For the statistical analysis of the four varieties of clusters, the Tukey test was performed, resulting in a significant difference between the Taisha variety and E. guineensis. The statistical analysis for the oil losses was done by an ANOVA, in which greater losses were observed during the first month. Concerning the raw material, the bunches of E. guineensis produce a greater quantity of oil. Best results were produced when the bunches are sterilized at 45 psi for 50 min and the temperature conditions of the water tank and press liquor digesters are at 95 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to carry out quality assurance and control to the raw material to improve the extraction rate of red oil.