CHEN3006

CHEN3006: Palm Oil and Oleochemical Process

Science and Engineering

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About this Unit

This unit introduces the palm oil and oleochemical industry. Palm oil mills are described in terms of the system and process, process equipment and environmental control plan (ECP). The palm oil refining processes, which include degumming, neutralisation, bleaching, deodorisation and fractionation, are studied and discussed along with the production of various palm oil derivatives. Students also learn about the environmental impact and waste management of palm oil processing, as well as the sustainability and future direction of the industry. In addition, oleochemical chemistry, i.e. the relevant chemical characteristics, physical properties and reactions, of palm oil is studied.

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Unit Details

Credits12

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaWASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) (1155)

Field of Education030301 Chemical Engineering

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 1 hour weekly

Prerequisites

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CHEM1000v1Principles and Processes in Chemistry

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