Module 2

Optimization and new developments in processes, uses and products

Jesús Alberto García - jgarciao@cenipalma.org

Session 1: Palm oil mill

Lecturer Organization Country Conference / Lecture
Gregory Foster Dolphin Systems Sdn. Bhd. MalasiaThe Application of Ultrasound induced Cell Rupturing Technology (CRT) to improve Oil Extraction Rates in the Oil Palm Industry
Vijaya Subramanian MPOB MalasiaNew technology for oil recovery from press fibre
Sivasothy Kandiah MPOB MalasiaPalm oil clarification using evaporation
Abdul Azis Ariffin Putra University MalasiaHigh Pressure Equilibrated Sterilization of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) for Zero USB (un-stripped fruit bunches) and 5% max. oil to Pressed Fiber (ODM)
Karl Rackerseder Flottweg AlemaniaInnovations of the decanter clarification process in the oil palm industry
Boon Hoe Koo Advance Boilers Sdn. Bhd. MalasiaTechnical alternatives for palm oil mills steam boilers optimization

Session 2: Bionergy and sustainability

Lecturer Organization Country Conference / Lecture
Wolter Elberssen Wageningen University HolandaMaking palm oil residues available for the Biobased Economy while recycling nutrients
Manuel García Washington State University USAEvolution of Palm Oil Mills into Bio-refineries: Role of Pyrolysis Technologies
James Amonette Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USAMitigation of Climate Change with Biomass: Technical Potentials and Factors Affecting Implementation
André Faaij Utrech University HolandaScenario analysis for the development of sustainable biodiesel in Colombia
Robert Bakker Wageningen University HolandaDeveloping Pretreatment for Oil Palm Biomass Biorefineries
Jyothi Hadli KIS Group IndiaAffordable and Profitable Green Technologies for Palm Oil industry for Sustainable Future
Alexander Van Heuverswyn Vyncke BélgicaIf you think BIOMASS combustion, then think MULTIFUEL combustion, engineered for tomorrow!

Session 3: Alternatives of management and handling of solid and liquid biomass in palm oil mills

Lecturer Organization Country Conference / Lecture
Iván Panchi Palmeras del Ecuador EcuadorSubsurface flow wetlands for treatment of palm oil mill effluents
Jorge Mario Corzo NaturAceites GuatemalaComposting with empty fruit bunches for sale of Emission Reduction Certificates
Kho Khoon Lim Grupo PMT MalasiaSpecial Gas Cleaning Systems and Other Advances for Co-Generation. Part 1
Ranendra Kumar Sikdar PMT Group MalasiaSpecial Gas Cleaning Systems and Other Advances for Co-Generation. Part 2
Philippe Conil Biotec International S.C. BélgicaPalm: the terms of the sustainability of an energy crop / proper handling of byproducts

Session 4: Alternative uses of palm oil

Lecturer Organization Country Conference / Lecture
James Willits Desmet Ballestra USA3-MCPD and its significance to the palm oil industry
Stephen John Reaume Bristish Columbia University CanadáCloud point reduction of palm and palm kernel oil using isomerization and hydroisomerization reactions
Dehua Liu Tsinghua University ChinaA Commercial Demonstration of Biorefinery of Lipids: Co-production of Biodiesel and 1,3-propanediol
Francesco Soragna Desmet Ballestra ItaliaBiodiesel: Latest improvements and way to oleochemicals