Kimia Industri - Proses Pembuatan Minyak Jarak (Bag.2 Diagram Alir Proses)

Summary

In this video, the process of producing castor oil is explained in detail, starting from sorting castor seeds to the final purification stage. The seeds are first dried to reduce moisture content before being processed through a series of steps including scrubbing, degumming, and filtration. During these steps, impurities are removed, and by-products like soap are generated. The oil is then neutralized, washed, and stored for distribution. The video also highlights the importance of waste processing and the role of various tanks in the production process, providing a comprehensive understanding of castor oil manufacturing.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses the flow diagram of the castor oil production process.
• 😀 The process starts with sorted castor seeds that meet quality standards.
• 😀 The castor seeds are transported to a dryer to reduce moisture content.
• 😀 After drying, the seeds are transported to a scrubber for crushing, producing by-products like husks and seed cakes.
• 😀 The husks and seed cakes are sent to a waste treatment process for further processing.
• 😀 The main product of this process is castor oil, which is stored in a tank for further steps.
• 😀 The oil is allowed to settle in the tank to remove impurities before moving to the degumming process.
• 😀 During degumming, phosphoric acid is added to remove phosphatides, proteins, and resins, generating by-products like gum.
• 😀 The oil undergoes filtration to remove remaining impurities, ensuring the oil is clean.
• 😀 The oil then goes through a neutralization stage, where NaOH and hot water are added to reduce free fatty acids, producing soap as a by-product.
• 😀 The final stage is washing, where the oil is heated to 90°C under reduced pressure to obtain pure castor oil, which is then stored in tanks for distribution.

Q & A

What is the first step in the castor oil production process?

The first step involves sorting the castor seeds to meet quality standards before they are transported to the dryer.

Why are the castor seeds dried in the production process?

The seeds are dried to reduce their moisture content, which is important for efficient processing.

What happens after the castor seeds are dried?

After drying, the seeds are transported using a conveyor to a scrubber or presser where they are crushed.

What by-products are produced during the crushing stage?

The crushing stage produces by-products such as the shell, husk, and seed residue, which are sent to a waste tank.

How is the castor oil separated from the other components after crushing?

The castor oil is separated from the crushed components and stored in a tank for settling, allowing impurities to settle.

What is the purpose of the degumming process?

The degumming process involves adding phosphoric acid to remove phosphatides, proteins, and resins from the oil.

What by-product is created during the degumming process?

The degumming process produces a by-product called gum, which is separated from the oil.

Why is filtration necessary in the castor oil production process?

Filtration is needed to remove any remaining impurities from the oil, ensuring a clean final product.

What is the purpose of the neutralization process?

Neutralization aims to reduce free fatty acids in the oil by adding sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hot water.

What by-product is produced during the neutralization process, and what happens to it?

The neutralization process results in the formation of soap, which is separated and stored in a tank.

What occurs during the washing stage of the castor oil production?

During washing, the oil is heated to 90°C under low pressure, resulting in pure castor oil ready for storage and distribution.

Where is the final castor oil stored after washing?

After washing, the pure castor oil is stored in a tank, where it is then prepared for distribution to consumers.