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Degumming Vessel for Oil Refining

Degumming Vessel for Oil Refining Function: Removes gum impurities (phospholipids, proteins, mucilaginous substances) from crude oil to improve quality, storage stability, and downstream processing efficiency.

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Function: Removes gum impurities (phospholipids, proteins, mucilaginous substances) from crude oil to improve quality, storage stability, and downstream processing efficiency.

I. Working Principle

Based on hydrophilicity of gums:

  1. Hydration Degumming:

    • Hot water/electrolyte (NaCl, phosphoric acid) is added to heated oil (60–85°C) under agitation.

    • Hydratable phospholipids swell, coalesce, and settle as sludge.

  2. Acid Degumming:

    • Inorganic/organic acids (phosphoric/citric acid) remove both hydratable and non-hydratable phospholipids.

    • Ideal for high-purity oils (e.g., physical refining).

II. Technical Features

  • High-Efficiency Separation: Optimized control of temperature, agitation (30–60 rpm), and water dosage (1–3%).

  • Multifunctional Design: Integrates degumming & deacidification in one vessel.

  • Automated Control: Real-time monitoring of key parameters (viscosity, pH, temperature).

III. Applications

  • Edible Oils: Soybean, rapeseed, sunflower oil refining.

  • Industrial Oils: Removal of gums & impurities.

IV. Advantages

AspectBenefit
Oil QualityReduces phosphorus to ≤10 ppm; improves NSI & oxidative stability.
Cost SavingLowers chemical/energy consumption in downstream neutralization.
Eco-FriendlyMinimizes acid/water usage; sludge byproduct recyclable for lecithin.
ReliabilityRobust construction (SS304/316L); CIP-enabled; maintenance-free seals.

Key Specifications (Typical Industrial Unit):

  • Capacity: 5–100 tons/batch

  • Operating Temp: 60–90°C

  • Residual Phosphorus: <10 ppm

  • Acid Consumption: 0.05–0.2% (acid degumming)

  • Agitation Power: 0.5–5 kW

Critical for producing food-grade oils meeting Codex Alimentarius standards.


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