1. Degumming
Removes phospholipids, commonly known as gums, which can affect oil stability and quality.
Typical equipment: degumming tank, phosphoric acid dosing system and centrifuge.
Edible Oil Refining Solutions
Qi’e Grain and Oil Machinery Co., Ltd. provides edible oil refinery machine solutions for processors working with crude oil from oilseeds and nuts. The equipment is designed around the main refining requirements: degumming, neutralization, bleaching, deodorization and, where needed, winterization or fractionation.
The right configuration depends on the raw material, required oil quality, production capacity, operating method, energy management objectives and environmental requirements. Qi’e Grain and Oil Machinery supports customers with equipment selection, project design, installation and technical service.
An edible oil refinery machine processes crude oil into a more stable and suitable product for food applications by reducing unwanted components. Depending on the oil and the required specification, the refining line may address phospholipids, free fatty acids, color pigments, oxidation products, trace metals, volatile compounds, waxes and other high-melting components.
Removes phospholipids, commonly known as gums, which can affect oil stability and quality.
Typical equipment: degumming tank, phosphoric acid dosing system and centrifuge.
Uses an alkaline solution to neutralize free fatty acids and form soap stock for separation.
Typical equipment: neutralization reactor, agitator and centrifuge.
Reduces color pigments, oxidation products and trace metals through treatment and filtration.
Typical equipment: bleaching earth batching system, bleaching reactor and filtration system.
Removes volatile compounds that may influence the odor and taste of the refined oil.
Typical equipment: deodorization tower, vacuum system and heat exchanger.
Removes waxes and other high-melting components when improved low-temperature clarity is required.
Typical equipment: cooling crystallizer and filtering device.
| Refining approach | Typical application | Key consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Batch refinery | Small- to medium-scale production | Flexible processing in separate batches |
| Continuous refinery | Large-scale production | Continuous operation with reduced manual intervention |
Both approaches can be considered within an automated refining process. The appropriate choice should reflect the planned throughput, operating pattern, available labor, oil characteristics and investment priorities.
Qi’e Grain and Oil Machinery Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, sells and services grain and oil processing equipment, including oil pressing equipment, oil production line equipment and oil refining equipment. Its edible oil refining solutions can be evaluated for different oil types and production scales, including small-scale and larger continuous processing projects.
From process planning and equipment selection to installation and technical service, Qi’e Grain and Oil Machinery works with B2B customers across Asia, Africa and South America. The company follows a people-oriented approach and places emphasis on quality, technological innovation and service.
Explore Edible Oil Refinery Machine SolutionsFor a suitable configuration, provide the oilseed or crude oil type, target capacity, desired refining stages and local operating requirements. These details help define whether a batch refinery, continuous refinery or a process combination is appropriate.
