Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation

Fractionation of palm kernel oil (PKO) by short path distillation (SPD) at two feed flow rates (135 g/h and 195 g/h) and six distillation temperatures, TDis (200, 210, 220, 230, 240 and 250 °C) was investigated. Other distillation parameters, such as vacuum pressure (0.001 mbar), blade rotation spee...

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Main Authors: Ramli, Muhamad Roddy, Siew, Wai Lin, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw
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Published: David Publishing Company 2014
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author Ramli, Muhamad Roddy
Siew, Wai Lin
Abdullah, Luqman Chuah
Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw
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Siew, Wai Lin
Abdullah, Luqman Chuah
Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw
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description Fractionation of palm kernel oil (PKO) by short path distillation (SPD) at two feed flow rates (135 g/h and 195 g/h) and six distillation temperatures, TDis (200, 210, 220, 230, 240 and 250 °C) was investigated. Other distillation parameters, such as vacuum pressure (0.001 mbar), blade rotation speed (400 rpm) and temperature of the feed material (60 °C) were kept constant. The fractionated products, known as residue and distillate, were analysed for physico-chemical properties including fatty acid composition (FAC), triacylglycerol (TAG) composition, slip melting point (SMP), thermal analysis by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and solid fat content (SFC). Product yield was measured as well. Crystallisation behaviour of PKO and the fractionated products were studied by measurement of isothermal crystallisation, TCr at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 °C. The distillates, collected at all fractionation temperatures, were enriched with caprylic, capric and lauric acids. These fractions were also concentrated with low molecular weight and C36 TAGs. Distillates obtained at higher TDis (230-250 °C) exhibited higher in SMP and SFC. On the other hand, the residual oils collected at all fractionation temperatures contained higher amount of long-chain fatty acid and palmitic acid. These fractions were enriched with high molecular weight TAGs. Residues obtained at lower TDis (200-220 °C) were low in SMP and comparable SFC with PKO. Changes in fatty acid and TAG composition resulted in different crystallisation behaviour of the fractions. Distillates collected at all fractionation temperatures crystallised in a sharper peak while residues obtained at higher TDis (230-250 °C) showed broader crystallisation peaks, as shown by the DSC thermograms.
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spelling upm-377142015-10-29T06:24:48Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37714/ Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation Ramli, Muhamad Roddy Siew, Wai Lin Abdullah, Luqman Chuah Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw Fractionation of palm kernel oil (PKO) by short path distillation (SPD) at two feed flow rates (135 g/h and 195 g/h) and six distillation temperatures, TDis (200, 210, 220, 230, 240 and 250 °C) was investigated. Other distillation parameters, such as vacuum pressure (0.001 mbar), blade rotation speed (400 rpm) and temperature of the feed material (60 °C) were kept constant. The fractionated products, known as residue and distillate, were analysed for physico-chemical properties including fatty acid composition (FAC), triacylglycerol (TAG) composition, slip melting point (SMP), thermal analysis by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and solid fat content (SFC). Product yield was measured as well. Crystallisation behaviour of PKO and the fractionated products were studied by measurement of isothermal crystallisation, TCr at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 °C. The distillates, collected at all fractionation temperatures, were enriched with caprylic, capric and lauric acids. These fractions were also concentrated with low molecular weight and C36 TAGs. Distillates obtained at higher TDis (230-250 °C) exhibited higher in SMP and SFC. On the other hand, the residual oils collected at all fractionation temperatures contained higher amount of long-chain fatty acid and palmitic acid. These fractions were enriched with high molecular weight TAGs. Residues obtained at lower TDis (200-220 °C) were low in SMP and comparable SFC with PKO. Changes in fatty acid and TAG composition resulted in different crystallisation behaviour of the fractions. Distillates collected at all fractionation temperatures crystallised in a sharper peak while residues obtained at higher TDis (230-250 °C) showed broader crystallisation peaks, as shown by the DSC thermograms. David Publishing Company 2014-02 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37714/1/Fractionation%20of%20palm%20kernel%20oil%20by%20short%20path%20distillation.pdf Ramli, Muhamad Roddy and Siew, Wai Lin and Abdullah, Luqman Chuah and Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw (2014) Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation. Journal of Food Science and Engineering, 4 (2). pp. 82-95. ISSN 2159-5828; ESSN: 2164-5795 http://davidpublishing.com/show.html?16505
spellingShingle Ramli, Muhamad Roddy
Siew, Wai Lin
Abdullah, Luqman Chuah
Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw
Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
title Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
title_full Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
title_fullStr Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
title_full_unstemmed Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
title_short Fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
title_sort fractionation of palm kernel oil by short path distillation
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