Tilting sterilizer

Loh, Thim Thak (2010) Tilting sterilizer. Palm oil engineering bulletin (94). pp. 29-42. ISSN 1511-9734

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Abstract

Best Steel Berhad is redefining the future of palm oil milling processes by introducing latest technology in sterilization known as the Tilting Sterilizer®, a patented design by Best Steel. Its operation and performance have been successfully proven with a fresh fruit bunch (FFB) filling capacity of 15 to 30 t per charge and a throughput of 10 to 21 t hr ⁻¹. The Tilting Sterilizer® eliminates the use of substantial amount of equipment in a conventional palm oil mill, leading to a saving in the construction cost of a palm oil mill by 9% to 16%. The design is simple and uses conventional technologies, thus, making it easy to operate and maintain it. With simple training the operators and engineers can operate the system effectively with minimum downtime maximizing throughput. With fully automated features only two to three operators are required to operate the complete sterilization station. Its compact design provides great flexibility in the planning of both new mills and retrofitting old ones. It can be easily incorporated into the existing mill by replacing the horizontal sterilizer. For retrofitting projects there is only minimal impact on the existing production operation. The Tilting Sterilizer® offers many advantages over other sterilizer systems. It carries out the sterilization process similar to that of the conventional sterilizer, but has the advantage in term of faster cycle time, lower oil loss, less steam consumption, lower heat losses and less production of waste water. Filling and unloading at a tilted position minimizes damage to the FFB ensuring fast discharge. Even distribution of fruit bunches in the vessel and a well designed steam distribution and venting systems ensure efficient cooking is carried out at the shortest time. Pre-treatment of FFB is not necessary.

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Loh, Thim Thak
Title:	Tilting sterilizer
Date:	2010
Location:	Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Website
Publication:	Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
Number:	94
Physical Description:	10p.
Additional Information:	Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin formely known as Engineering News
Agency Name:	Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Date Deposited:	07 May 2026 02:37
Last Modified:	07 May 2026 02:37
URI:	http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24651

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