The production of coconut oil involves a series of processes, from pretreatment and pressing to refining. The by-product, known as pressed coconut cake, serves as a nutritious feed for animals. For effective pressing, the moisture content of dried coconut must be maintained between 7%-10%.
Huatai facilities are equipped to handle a range of production capacities, offering coconut oil processors with a throughput of 30-1000 TPD and refiners capable of processing 1-600 TPD. Additionally, we utilize solvent extraction units for crude coconut oil to enhance oil yield, reducing the residual oil in the cake to below 0.8%.
To ensure the integrity of the crushing equipment, a magnetic separator is employed to remove any metal contaminants from the copra.
The coconut is methodically crushed into uniform small pieces, which facilitates subsequent cooking and oil extraction processes.
The uniformly crushed coconut is then steamed to achieve the optimal condition for pre-pressing, with stirring blades ensuring even cooking.
Given the high oil content in coconut oil (52-72%), a secondary pressing technique is utilized to maximize oil extraction. This process can yield up to 70% oil, with the residual oil content in the cake ranging from 15-20%.
The cake from the initial press undergoes a second pressing to further reduce the residual oil content. Our coconut oil press is designed for efficiency and ease of operation, resulting in a residual oil rate in the cake of approximately 5-8% after the second press.
The oil obtained from both pre-pressing and second pressing is filtered to reduce impurities, preparing it for the refining stage.
The refining process for coconut oil can be custom to meet specific production needs and includes:
Huatai can design and configure the Copra oil refining plant to align with your unique production requirements.
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