Implementation of Cellulose-Based Filtration Aids in Industrial Sunflower Oil Dewaxing (Winterization): Process Monitoring, Prediction, and Optimization.

ABSTRACT: In the production of refined sunflower oil, waxes are removed during the winterization stage, and wax crystals are separated through filtration assisted by filtration aids. Commonly used filtration aids in oil refining include perlite and diatomaceous earth. After winterization, a significant amount of filter cake remains as a by-product and is treated as waste. Today, natural cellulose fibers are being promoted as filtration aids. Their advantages are numerous, both in the production process and from an environmental perspective. However, their only disadvantage is their higher cost. Therefore, in this study, 57 filtration cycles during the industrial sunflower oil winterization step using cellulose-based filtration aids were monitored. Different process parameters, including the pressure

SUBMITTER: Luzaic T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11431447 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature