308442 (v.1) ChE 331 Palm Oil and Oleochemical Process
Area: |
Department of Chemical Engineering |
Credits: |
12.5 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: |
Introduction to palm oil and oleochemical industry. Palm oil mill - system and process. Palm oil mill - process equipment. Palm oil mill - an environmental control plan (ECP). Palm kernel oil extraction mill process. Oleochemical chemistry - chemical andphysical characteristic. Oleochemical chemistry - reaction. Palm oil refinery process (degumming, neutralisation, washing and bleaching). Palm oil refinery process (filtration, deodorisation, winterisation and hydrogenation). Palm oil derivatives. Palm oil refinery - environmental impact and waste management. Palm oil - sustainability and future industrial direction. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 030301 Chemical Engineering |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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