Sterilizing Cooker
A Sterilizing Cooker is a machine used primarily in the palm oil milling industry to sterilize palm fruit bunches or other raw materials before further processing. The primary purpose of a sterilizing cooker is to use heat (usually steam) to kill bacteria, deactivate enzymes, and soften the fruit or seeds, making them easier to process and improving the extraction of oil.
1.Features
Integrating functions of inactivation, drying and cooling, thus greatly reducing costs.
Multi-deck heating with automatically controlled deck height and adjustable residence time for uniform heating.
Continuous stirring device to ensure sufficient heat exchange between material and heating jacket.
2.Benefits
Increased Oil Yield: By softening the material, sterilization improves the efficiency of oil extraction, leading to higher yields.
Improved Oil Quality: Sterilization reduces free fatty acids and prevents the degradation of oil, resulting in a higher-quality product.
Hygiene and Safety: Sterilizing cookers ensure that the processed material is free from harmful bacteria and microorganisms, making the end product safer for consumption.
Efficient Processing: The cooker facilitates large-scale, continuous processing, making it ideal for industrial use.
3.Types of Sterilizing Cookers
Horizontal Sterilizers: These are commonly used in palm oil mills and feature a horizontal design for batch processing. They are typically cylindrical and can process large volumes of fruit at once.
Vertical Sterilizers: These take up less space and are often used in smaller mills or where continuous processing is preferred. The fruit enters from the top and is discharged from the bottom.
Tilting Sterilizers: These are designed for easier unloading of the fruit bunches by tilting the chamber to allow the sterilized fruit to exit.
