coconut oil production line in mali

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • Is the coconut oil supply chain sustainable?
  • While coconut growers are predominantly smallholder farmers, this does not mean the coconut oil supply chain is without sustainability challenges. One challenge is the complexity of the supply chain with a large number of growers, intermediary collectors and traders.
  • How to convert crude coconut oil into coco-biodiesel?
  • easy to get a short reaction time due to a slow reaction rate ( Koflo Corp 2006). In this study, crude coconut oil was processed usi ng a static mixer reactor. The static mixer reactor is used for transesterification process, where coconut oil is converted into coco-biodiesel.
  • How is coconut oil extracted from copra?
  • To remove water and make it storable, the copra is dried. The dried copra passes through multiple layers of agents and collection centers until it reaches the processing facilities for oil extraction. Crude coconut oil is extracted either by the use of a mechanical press or with the assistance of chemical solvents.
  • Why should we produce coco-biodiesel for coconut farmers?
  • The production of coco-biodiesel is a solution when the price of fossil fuels is uncertain and increasing. In addition, producing coco-biodiesel for coconut farmers will increase the added value of coconut, ensure the availability of local fuel, and support integrated coconut processing.