Palm Oil Tribune Vol 3 No 3

HOW TO ENSURE PEAK PERFORMANCE IN PALM OIL MILL?

AN OPTIMIZATION THROUGH WIRE ROPE SELECTION-DR. KANAGASABAI VOL.3 NO.3 DEC 2023 - FEB 2024

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VOL.3 NO. 3 DEC 23 - FEB 24 1 LATEST NEWS WORLDWIDE Specialised for palm oil milling-related sector

2-4 MILL MASTERY Optimizing wire rope selection for peak performance in palm oil mills; Key factors influecing wire rope selection; Practical recommendations for palm oil mills 5-6 TOP MANUFACTURER OF OIL SEED EXPELLERS Today, We Meet MBL Group Berhad

7-8 CPO 2024 Industry market experts forecast firmer CPO Price in 2024

10-11 REPORT Malaysia launced National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR); Energy transition levers and key initiatives in bioenergy

13 TECHNOLOGY IN MILL Potential of industrial revolution 4.0 adoption in palm oil mill

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LATEST NEWS WORLDWIDE

SPECIALISED FOR PALM OIL MILLING-RELATED SECTOR

Liberia: Kpailama Enterprise Embarks on Clear Oil Production -Ishmael F. Menkor.

Kpailama Agro-Business Enterprise, a local agriculture company in Liberia, is set to begin the production of clear oil in the country by early next year. The company is currently procuring a machine that will convert red palm oil into clear oil.

Switching palm oil waste into sustainable goldmine -The Star.

POME, once an issue, now fuels clean energy as biogas and transforms into nutrient-rich fertilizer, revolutionizing sustainable agriculture.

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UB students strive for the revitalization of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) waste -Berita UB. Microalgae, such as Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella pyrenoidosa, show promise in utilizing organic and inorganic components in POME for growth.

Their degradation abilities can be leveraged for POME revitalization, reducing environmental pollution.

Using NIR Spectroscopy for Palm Oil Quality Control -Olivia Frost.

High-quality crude red palm oil and palm kernel oil are processed and utilized in various products. Rigorous screening and quality control are vital, with near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy as a key method for ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Collaborative Partnership between ABMM and BWPT to Develop Biogas Power Plant Project in Indonesia.

-Ahmad Nabhani Senin.

PT Eagle High Plantation Tbk. (BWPT) is expanding its renewable energy portfolio through a partnership with a subsidiary of PT ABM Investama Tbk. (ABMM).

Together, they will build a Biogas Power Plant (PTBg) at a palm oil mill in Central Kalimantan.

MILL MASTERY OPTIMIZING WIRE ROPE SELECTION FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE IN PALM OIL MILLS

Image credits to: Ereals and Oils Machinery

The palm oil industry, a cornerstone of agricultural and industrial landscapes, relies heavily on machinery for its operations.

At the heart of this machinery lie wire ropes vital components used for lifting, pulling, and material conveyance.

DR. KANAGASABAI PhD Candidate, DBA, MBA, Experienced Senior Mill Regional General Manager, CMGR FCMI, CMarENG MIMarEST (UK), M. IK, ENG. TECHNOLOGIST (BEM)

The selection of the right wire rope is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour, it requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

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MILL MASTERY KEY FACTORS INFLUECING WIRE ROPE SELECTION Type of Wire Rope The specific applications within a palm oil mill demand different characteristics from wire ropes. For instance, a 6x36 IWRC wire rope, with six strands and 36 wires each, proves versatile for pulling cages, hoisting fruits, and conveying materials. On the other hand, a 6x19 IWRC wire rope, with fewer wires and more strength, is suitable for lifting heavy loads and operating cranes. Understanding the nuances of wire rope types ensures optimal performance in diverse mill operations.

Material Composition Steel is the most common material for wire ropes, offering high strength and durability. However, in the humid and moist environments typical of palm oil mills, corrosion becomes a concern. Stainless steel or zinc-coated wire ropes provide enhanced corrosion resistance, offering a tailored solution based on environmental conditions.

Diameter The diameter of a wire rope directly affects its strength, flexibility, and weight.

Finding the right balance is crucial, as larger diameters generally result in increased strength but reduced flexibility. Matching the diameter to the load requirements and equipment capacity, while considering the size of attached fittings, ensures optimal functionality.

Lubrication Compatibility Lubrication is the lifeblood of wire ropes, reducing friction, wear, and corrosion.

However, not all wire ropes are compatible with all lubricants. Careful consideration must be given to the compatibility of the chosen wire rope with the lubrication practices in the mill. Regular and proper lubrication, following manufacturer guidelines, is imperative for extending the lifespan and maintaining peak performance.

Load Capacity The load capacity of a wire rope, expressed as the working load limit (WLL) or the minimum breaking load (MBL), is a critical consideration. It should align with the requirements of the equipment and operations in the mill, with a sufficient safety factor to prevent overloading and failure. A safety factor of at least 5 is recommended for most applications in palm oil mills.

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MILL MASTERY PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PALM OIL MILLS Based on the findings, practical recommendations are outlined to empower palm oil mills in optimizing wire rope selection: 1. Regularly assess the specific applications within the mill to determine the most suitable wire rope type.

2. Consider environmental conditions and opt for wire ropes with appropriate material composition, balancing strength and corrosion resistance.

3. Match wire rope diameter to load requirements and equipment capacity, ensuring flexibility without compromising strength.

4. Implement a robust lubrication protocol, using compatible lubricants and following manufacturer guidelines for application.

5. Maintain a safety factor of at least 5 in load capacity calculations to prevent overloading and ensure the safety of operations.

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As the Palm Oil Industry continues to evolve, the role of machinery becomes increasingly pivotal. A meticulous approach to wire rope selection, considering the diverse factors at play, is instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of palm oil mills. This research not only sheds light on the intricacies of wire rope selection but also empowers industry practitioners with the knowledge needed to navigate these complexities, ultimately leading to improved efficiency, enhanced safety, and reduced maintenance costs in the dynamic world of Palm Oil Production.

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TODAY, WE MEET MBL GROUP BERHAD The Managing Director-Dato’ Chua Heok Wee, a 50-year-old Malaysian had his appointment on June 30, 2009. Starting as a foreman in 1995, he worked his way up to Project Manager by 1997. With over 28 years of experience in designing and manufacturing oil seed expellers, machinery, and spare parts, he's been instrumental in elevating MBL to a major player in Malaysia. Dato’ Chua oversees business planning, marketing, product development, and brand building. His extensive experience includes active participation in international metal product trade fairs and exhibitions, showcasing the company's global presence.

What are the key milestones in MBL’s over 30-year history in the palm kernel expeller machines industry?

MBL's journey began in 1987, accumulating more than 36 years of hands-on experience. From a small, passionate team, we evolved by continuously improving our machines through research and development. Expanding into palm oil and seed crushing machinery, our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility remained unchange. A proud moment was exporting the first palm kernel oil expeller to African countries in the '90s. In 2009, achieving a significant milestone by listing on the Bursa Malaysia main board. Today, with over three decades of experience, we continue to prioritize passion, innovation, and customer satisfaction – and there's more to come!

Handling customers with meticulous care, we consistently strive to surpass expectations. It's not solely about product quality; it's the comprehensive package.

Our after-sales service plays a significant role. Acknowledging potential technical challenges, we step in as a reliable partner.

Our technical support ensures the machines operate at their best, guaranteeing the seamless operation of the entire system.

MBL is recognized as the global leading manufacturer of palm kernel expellers, specializing in palm oil and oil seed crushing machinery. Beyond MBL's enduring reputation, what drives customer loyalty?

For us, we prioritizing customer commitment. We take our promises seriously, recognizing the industry's volatile nature where reputations can swiftly rise or fall.

What sets MBL's automated palm kernel oil seed expellers, MBL Series (Easy Maintenance) apart from others expellers, and how is MBL staying technologically ahead?

Our MBL Series Palm Kernel Oil Expeller is a game changer, addressing a major maintenance challenge in Kernel Crushing Plants (KCP). Unlike the past struggles with removing spare parts using hammers and torches, our design allows technicians to

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smoothly extract and replace parts, minimizing downtime and improving ROI for our customers. To stay ahead, we've added more automation machines, giving our production a turbo boost, handling increased demand effortlessly, and maintaining top-notch quality. It's about delivering the best to our customers and staying ahead in our ever-evolving industry.

How does MBL distinguish itself in a competitive landscape?

Technical Training

At MBL, we set ourselves apart by consistently investing in annual R&D, prioritizing product enhancement from every angle. We don't rush things; each new product undergoes real-world tests before hitting the market.

Our commitment is genuine; we don't treat our customers like lab rats. Now, our One Stop Service isn't just a catchphrase – it's a commitment to providing more than a product. It's about delivering reliability, top-notch performance, and the peace of mind that comes with being in good hands with MBL.

Knowledge Transfer

What's the current landscape in the Malaysian palm oil and oil seed extraction industry, and any new exciting collaborations on the horizon?

The Malaysian palm oil and oil seed extraction industry is dynamic, with a current emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness.

The demand for sustainable practices aligns with our values. Regarding collaborations, while I can't spill all the beans, we're actively exploring partnerships that share our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Exciting news awaits in the near future!

Kernel Crashing Plant

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CPO 2024 INDUSTRY MARKET EXPERTS FORECAST FIRMER CPO PRICE IN 2024

At the International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC) held from November 7-9, 2023, all industry experts unanimously predicted a firmer crude palm oil (CPO) price for the year 2024.

This projection is attributed to various factors, including: The relatively stable global palm oil supply expected next year, with Malaysia's production reaching 18.2 million tonnes and Indonesia contributing 48 million tonnes.

El Niño, coupled with reduced yields from aging palm plantations, lower fertilizer input in the industry, and decreased productivity from new workers, poses challenges to the palm oil supply.

The sustained demand for biodiesel, driven by Indonesia's B35 blending mandate, along with higher crude oil prices due to geopolitical risks, logistical challenges as well as lower oilseed supply due to lower selling prices.

Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC)

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CPO 2024 ‘A slight 0.5 to 1 million tonne rise in Indonesia's palm oil production this year. Yet, the following year's output may decline due to the current abnormal El Niño, causing unconventional weather patterns like drought in Brazil instead of regular rainfall.’

-Dr. Julian McGill from Glenauk Economics

The ongoing El Niño, causing dry conditions in Malaysia, Indonesia, and parts of South America, usually lifts CPO prices. Although milder than the 2015/16 event, its impact on yields may emerge in the second half of 2024.

Malaysia's high production and substantial stocks in China and India currently restrain CPO prices.

However, a strong El Niño could lead to a one-million-tonne production decline, with forecasts predicting CPO prices peaking at RM4,000-4,200 (US$850-892) per tonne next year. .

Despite this, the expected annual palm oil growth is projected to slow to a modest 1.7 million tonnes due to insufficient supplies of high-quality seedlings and planting moratoriums.

Concurrently, there's a rising global demand for food and biofuels. Dr. Julian McGill highlighted a shift in US biodiesel demand towards soybean oil, requiring significantly increased crushing volumes. Thomas Mielke emphasized that minor triggers like purchase recovery, geopolitical developments, export restrictions, or Black Sea issues could boost prices.

Reflecting on palm oil market volatility, Thomas Mielke cited significant price fluctuations over the past three years, from US$530 per tonne in May 2020 to US$1,900 per tonne in March 2022.

-Oils and Fats International (OFI) ‘Consumer benefit from offsetting the negative palm oil growth trend with substantial increases in sunflower seed and rapeseed production over the past year, though he considered such a trend unlikely to persist.’

-Thomas Mielke, CEO of Oil World

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OPPORTUNITIES & STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE PROFITABILITY OF THE OIL PALM BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)

PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS MILLING AND PROCESSING

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REPORT

MALAYSIA LAUNCHED NATIONAL ENERGY TRANSITION ROADMAP (NETR) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) 2023, which will reinforce Malaysia's commitment to achieve its netzero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions aspirations as early as 2050.

Note NETR Part 1 shows identified flagship catalyst projects and initiatives while NETR Part 2 indicates the establishment of low-carbon pathway, energy mix and emission target reduction for the energy sector.

-NETR

According to the NETR, the first phase outlined 10 flagship catalyst projects and initiatives based on six energy transition levers namely, energy efficiency (EE), renewable energy (RE), hydrogen, bioenergy, green mobility, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

These flagship projects are expected to attract investment of more than RM25 billion, create 23,000 job opportunities and reduce GHG emissions by more than 10,000 Gg CO2eq per year.

Part 2 focuses on establishing the energy mix, GHG emissions reduction pathway, selected targets and initiatives. Targeted investments, people strategies and international cooperation planning, as well as policy and regulatory frameworks, will be strengthened to develop the talent, technology and infrastructure needed to scale-up and sustain decarbonisation efforts. -National Energy Transition Roadmap 10| PALM OIL TRIBUNE

REPORT ENERGY TRANSITION LEVERS AND KEY INITIATIVES IN BIOENERGY

Key targets Bioenergy acts as a key enabler to support energy transition. Given this, NETR outlines two key targets to support and enable other energy transition levers: Increase biorefinery capacity to 3.5 billion litres by 2050 Increase biomass and biogas power generation capacity to 1.4 GW by 2050 Bioenergy is widely categorised based on the type of feedstock used to produce it: • First-generation bioenergy is primarily derived from food crops such as palm oil.

• Second-generation bioenergy is derived from non-food biomass such as agricultural waste residue, forest residue, livestock waste, fisheries waste, used cooking oil (UCO), as well as municipal solid waste (MSW).

• Third-generation bioenergy is derived from algae, and reflects a technologically nascent industry that is not yet economically viable, but has the potential to emerge as a competing feedstock source of bioenergy.

Bioenergy generation potential in Malaysia (MW) Due to concerns such as land competition and food security, second generation feedstock is viewed as the current most favourable bioenergy feedstock. NETR aims to capitalise Malaysia’s strong bioenergy potential, with focus on two key segments, namely agriculture-related bioenergy and non-agriculture waste such as UCO and MSW. Palm oil related residue consist of the majority of potential bioenergy generation potential in Malaysia, as shown in the right side chart. Hence, NETR will place its focus on addressing challenges relating to palm oil biomass in agriculture-related bioenergy.

-National Energy Transition Roadmap

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TECHNOLOGY IN MILL

POTENTIAL OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0 ADOPTION IN PALM OIL MILL In the quest for enhanced milling efficiency, MPOB Keratong Pahang embraces the Smart Concept (IR4.0) to revolutionize processes and quality control within the palm oil industry. Here are key initiatives contributing to operational excellence: -MPOB Keratong Pahang Process & Quality Automation:

Control

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Determination of FFB Ripeness: Utilizing automation to precisely determine the ripeness of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB).

4. OER-Based Algorithm & Mass Balance Automation: Incorporating Oil Extraction Rate (OER) algorithms and mass balance automation for optimized efficiency.

2. Online Monitoring of Oil Losses: Implementing continuous monitoring at the press station to minimize oil losses.

3. Premium Oil Segregation: Employing NIR online systems for real-time segregation of premium oils.

Resource & Waste Management, Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance: 1. Air Pollution Control (APC) & CEMS: Implementing Air Pollution Control and Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

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2. Predictive Maintenance: Embracing predictive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

3. Systems & Energy Management: Utilizing advanced systems for efficient energy management within the mill.

4. POME Treatment & Zero Discharge System: Implementing effective Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) treatment methods and achieving zero discharge to mitigate environmental impact.

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