The milling process depends on good boiler operation to supply steam and power for the production of crude palm oil and palm kernel. Palm oil mill boilers produce 20 to 40 hr-1 steam for power generation as well as for process heating. The steam boiler operation requires proper boiler water treatment, regular water analysis and adequate regulated blow down. It also requires maintenance, periodic safety checks and follow-up inspections. Sources of palm oil mill boiler water include rivers, reservoirs and ground water. Water tends to cause problems in boiler such as forming deposits and interfering with heat transfer as well as damaging metals and other materials of construction if they are not treated properly.

Main Research: Zulkifli Ab Rahman