scholarly journals Innovation platforms and institutional change: the case of small-scale palm oil processing in Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 65005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Adjei-Nsiah ◽  
Laurens Klerkx
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Change ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Oil Processing

scholarly journals Small-Scale Palm Oil Processing Business in Nigeria; A Feasibility Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 070-082 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Ohimain Elijah ◽  
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C. Izah Sylvester ◽  
A. Eretinghe Dorcas ◽  
I. Emeti Cletus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Oil Processing

Design and Manufacture of Palm Nut/Fibre Separator

2009 ◽  
Vol 62-64 ◽  
pp. 671-680
Author(s):  
A.C. Igboanugo ◽  
Godwin C. Ovuworie
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
P Value ◽  
Palm Fruit ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Design And Manufacture ◽  
Fibre Mesh

Sorting of palm nuts from palm fruit cake, a byproduct obtained after palm oil has been extracted from the batch of digested palm fruit, is burdensome especially to small-scale entrepreneurs involved in palm oil processing business in Africa. This paper has triumphed over the perceived difficulties by using the knowledge of processing engineering to design pilot nut/fibre separator that can efficiently and speedily sort out nuts from nut/fibre mesh. Basic design considerations necessary to achieve reliability of the machine are discussed. Performance evaluation data from the machine obtained were related to its industrial correlate and, in particular, the van der Waerden Normal Scores test carried out inclined us to accept, at a p-value of 0.941, the null hypothesis of no significant difference in processing time between the pilot nut/fibre separator and its industrial counterpart.

Sintesis dan Karakterisasi Na-CMC dari A-Selulosa Serabut Kelapa Sawit

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
pp. 375-381
Author(s):  
Indriani Indriani ◽  
Abu Hasan ◽  
Anerasari Meydinariasty
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Trichloroacetic Acid ◽  
Reaction Medium ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Optimal Composition ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Reaction Media ◽  
By Products

Na-CMC adalah eter polimer selulosa linier yang digunakan sebagai bahan pengental, pengemulsi dan penstabil. Salah satu bahan dasar pembuatan Na-CMC yaitu serabut kelapa sawit. Serabut kelapa sawit merupakan salah satu hasil samping terbesar yang dihasilkan dalam proses pengolahan minyak kelapa sawit dan dapat dapat dijadikan sebagai sumber selulosa karena mengandung selulosa hingga 59,60%. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendaptakan komposisi optimal campuran media reaksi isopropanol-etanol dan konsentrasi asam trikloroasetat serta konsentrasi NaOH dengan memvariasikan komposisi media reaksi isopropanol-etanol menjadi 20:80; 40:60; 50:50; 60:40 dan 80:20, sedangkan untuk konsentrasi asam trikloroasetat yaitu 15%, 20% san 25% dan untuk konsentrasi NaOH adlah 15% dan 20%. Didapat bahwa  komposisi optimal media reaksi pada proses sintesis Na-CMC terdapat pada campuran isopropanol-etanol 80:20 dengan konsentrasi asam trikloroasetat 25% dan konsentrasi NaOH 20% menghasilkan nilai DS yang tertinggi yaitu sebesar 0,8124 dengan kemurnian dan pH berturut-turut sebesar 99,68% dan 7,9.   Na-CMC is a linear cellulose polymer ether used as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer. One of the basic ingredients for making Na-CMC is palm fiber. Palm fiber is one of the largest by-products produced in the palm oil processing process and can be used as a source of cellulose because it contains up to 59.60% cellulose. The purpose of this study was to obtain the optimal composition of the isopropanol-ethanol reaction media mixture and the concentration of trichloroacetic acid and NaOH concentration by varying the composition of the isopropanol-ethanol reaction medium to 20:80; 40:60; 50:50; 60:40 and 80:20, while the concentrations of trichloroacetic acid were 15%, 20% and 25% and the concentrations of NaOH were 15% and 20%, respectively. It was found that the optimal composition of the reaction medium in the Na-CMC synthesis process was found in a mixture of isopropanol-ethanol 80:20 with a concentration of 25% trichloroacetic acid and 20% NaOH concentration resulting in the highest DS value of 0.8124 with purity and pH respectively. 99.68% and 7.9.

scholarly journals Analisis Konsentrasi SO2, NO2 dan Partikulat pada Sumber Emisi Tidak Bergerak (Cerobong) Berbahan Bakar Batubara dan Cangkang (Studi Kasus di Kabupaten Muaro Jambi)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Sugiarto Sugiarto ◽  
Peppy Herawati ◽  
Anggrika Riyanti
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Oil Palm Shell

The palm oil processing industry in which produces Crude Palm Oil (CPO) generally uses boilers. The combustion process with a boiler will produce pollutants in the form of particulates (dust), and gases such as NO2 and SO2. There are two palm oil processing industries in Muaro Jambi District that use different fuels: coal and oil palm shell. The purpose of this study was to determine the ratio of SO2, NO2 and particulate concentration in industries that use coal and oil palm shell.  Primary data taken in the form of concentrations of SO2, NO2 and particulates also meteorological data. Secondary data taken in the form of map area, height and diameter of the boiler, and production capacity. Sampling time is in the morning, afternoon and evening which is repeated in 3 times. The results showed that the comparison of NO2 and SO2 concentrations produced from coal-fired boilers was higher than shell-fired boilers, but both were still below the quality standard. Particulate concentrations in the palm oil processing industry that use coal-fired boilers are above the quality standard, while shell-fired boilers still meet quality standards.

scholarly journals Analysis Productivity of Palm Oil Processing with Marvin E. Mundel Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Yuza Elfa Lestari ◽  
Ahmad Rifai ◽  
Didi Muwardi
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Measurement Method ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
Productivity Measurement ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Area 7 ◽  
Total Productivity ◽  
Work Shifts ◽  
Farmer Groups

This research aims to know the productivity of palm oil processing, evaluated the productivity and give solutions  improved productivity of palm oil processing in PTPN V Sungai Pagar district of Kampar Kiri Kampar Regency. The productivity measurement method used is the Marvin E. Mundel method. Measurement of productivity by setting the month of January 2016 as the basis period of the partial results obtained the highest productivity index of 160.13% February 2017 for depreciation, amounting to 132.16% July 2016 for materials, amounting to 258.26% January 2017 for labor, of 273.12% January 2017 for energy, amounted to 263.04% and September 2016 for maintenance.While the lowest partial productivity index of 93.93% December 2017 for depreciation, amounting to 94.07% February 2017 for the material, to 65.00% June 2016 for labor, of 66.25%, June 2016 for energy, and of 67.43% April 2016 for maintenance.  The highest total productivity index was reached in February, 2017 of 133.70% and lowest in February 2016 of 94.24%.  Solutions for increasing the productivity of palm oil processing: 1) increasing the number of FFB processed by paying attention to the quality of the fruit to be received 2) improving control of employee work, 3) making service schedules for PKS machines and equipment, 4) processing activities carried out in accordance with the maximum hours of processing PKS, 5) repair of production floor and loading ramp, 6) hold socialization in KUD/farmer groups and communities around PKS area, 7) improve company relations with partners, and 8) make improvements to the division of work shifts.

Training Needs Assessment of Palm Oil Processors in Ijebu North Local Government Area, Ogun State

2020 ◽  
pp. 151-161
Author(s):  
Titilope Omolara Olarewaju ◽  
Felix Oaikhena Idumah ◽  
Agatha Itohan Oseghale ◽  
Lucy Adeteju Orumwense ◽  
Olugbenga Simeon Oke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
Palm Fruits ◽  
Perceived Constraints

The study assessed training needs of palm oil processors in Ogun State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from 90 palm oil processors. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of the respondents were young, married, and experienced in palm oil processing. Women are mostly involved in palm oil processing using manual method of processing with oil palm fruits sourced more from family farms. Respondents require training for manual and mechanized processing methods. Socioeconomic factors have significant influence on different stages of palm oil processing. Poor extension service, high cost of labour, and processing machine were the most perceived constraints to palm oil processing in the study area. The study therefore concludes that there is need for training in oil palm processing. Extension service providers should intensify efforts in this regard so as to boost the palm oil supply both within and outside the country.

scholarly journals Effects of Microcredit on the Financial Performance of Small Scale Cooking Oil Processors in Central Malawi

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Lovemore Mtsitsi ◽  
Joseph K. Dzanja ◽  
Sera Gondwe ◽  
Bonet C. Kamwana
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Mixed Effects ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Oil Processing ◽  
Cooking Oil ◽  
Equity Ratio ◽  
Improve Production Efficiency

<p>The study was conducted to determine the effect of microcredit on financial performance of small scale cooking oil processors in central Malawi. Adopting a mixed research approach, the DuPont identity was used to compare the financial strengths and weaknesses between businesses that acquired a microcredit and those that did not. First, the study found that small scale cooking oil processing is a profitable business, regardless of their status in microcredit acquisition. However, microcredit had mixed effects on the financial performance of businesses. Microcredit improved the level of business capital for the businesses translating into better production efficiency, competitiveness and acquisition of a market share thus positively contributing to financial performance. On the other hand, microcredit increased the debt equity ratio hence increasing the businesses’ risk of default. The study recommends the businesses to further improve production efficiency and net asset turnovers. In addition, small and medium scale businesses ought to prudently contract microcredit in order to enhance their financial performance whilst checking for their risk of financial distress.</p>

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