Background

Palm oil mills process fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) to extract crude palm oil, generating palm oil mill effluent (POME) as a byproduct. POME is a challenging wastewater type characterized by high organic content, including elevated levels of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), free oil and grease, solids, and color. The presence of fats, oils, grease, and fibers from the fruit bunches makes POME one of the most complex industrial wastewaters to treat, necessitating effective solutions to minimize environmental impact.

Solution

CleanEdge’s comprehensive approach and proven technology position it as a leading provider for POME treatment, enabling the palm oil industry to achieve environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. Our core technology employs a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR)-based anaerobic digester, which effectively reduces COD and BOD by breaking down organic matter in the absence of oxygen. This process also produces biogas as a valuable byproduct.

Key benefits of our solution include

• Maximum Removal of Pollutants: Significantly lowers BOD and COD levels in POME.
• Renewable Energy Production: Utilizes biogas to offset energy costs and reduce carbon footprint.

Our highly efficient anaerobic digestion solution not only treats POME effectively but also contributes to sustainable energy practices within the palm oil industry.

Technical Parameters - Inlet & Outlet