Practical Optimization of the Bleaching Process

The objective of this presentation is to give you information on the interaction of most of these variables in the bleaching process, and how they affect the quality of the oil, so you can find the optimal set of conditions to obtain your desired quality in the most economical way.
The bleaching process is critical to obtain a high-quality finished product, as it is the last stage for the removal of pro-oxidants like chlorophyll, metals, phosphorus, and other contaminants like soaps, MCPD precursors, and most of the high molecular weight oxidative products. To achieve this there are many variables to consider if you want to have the most economical process:
• type and quality of your degummed and refined oil.
• characteristics of the sorbent employed.
• processing conditions.
• type of and layout of the process equipment employed.