Analisis Kadar Asam Lemak Bebas (ALB) Minyak CPO (Crude Palm Oil) pada Vacum Dryer dan Tangki Timbun secara Volumetri.

Abstract

Free fatty acid concentration of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) in vacuum dryer and storage tank has been determined. A method for determining the concentration of free fatty acid in vacuum dryer and storage tank was investigated using volumetric by heating up to 45oC and addition of 0, 1 N KOH. As the result, the free fatty acid concentration of CPO is obtained as follows: in vacuum dryer I : 4,06%; II : 4,03%; III : 4.07%, in storage tank I : 4,90%; II : 4,85%; III : 4,93%. From the observation, the concentration of Free Fatty Acid from Vacuum Dryer and Storage Tank is <5, 00%. Therefore, the concentration of Free Fatty Acid qualifies the requirements specified by PORAM (Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia).