Description
The Decanter is a key machine used in palm oil processing. It separates crude palm oil (CPO) from solids (sludge) and water using high-speed centrifugal force. This process improves the clarity of the oil, reduces impurities, and enhances both the efficiency and quality of crude oil before further refining.
Working Principle
A mixture of oil, water, and sludge is fed into a rotating drum inside the decanter
The drum spins at high speed, generating centrifugal force to separate the components into layers
Clean oil is discharged through one outlet, while water and solids are removed through separate outlets
This reduces moisture and impurities in the crude oil
Key Features
Efficiently separates oil from water and solids
Improves crude oil quality before it enters purifier or vacuum dryer stages
Suitable for continuous heavy-duty operation in palm oil mills
Minimizes sludge buildup and contamination in the production system
Reduces moisture and free water content in crude palm oil
Applications
Palm oil extraction plants
Vegetable oil processing industries
Systems requiring precise solid-liquid-liquid separation
Material
Constructed from industrial-grade stainless steel, resistant to corrosion and wear
Equipped with automatic rotational speed control system
Size & Capacity
Handles throughput of 5–20 tons per hour
Available in multiple models and sizes or custom-built (Made to Order) based on plant requirements
