Myande provides advanced equipment for biodiesel processing plants and offers comprehensive solutions from feedstock pre-treatment to final biodiesel production.
Our innovative continuous transesterification process enables the efficient conversion of various vegetable oils and used cooking oil (UCO) into high-quality biodiesel.
We specialize in engineering and delivering biodiesel production plants capable of handling diverse feedstocks, with capacities ranging from 50 to 1,500 tons per day. All our systems adhere to the most stringent international standards, ensuring top performance and reliability.

Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) are two by-products from the palm oil industry that have significant potential as feedstocks for biodiesel production. Their utilization not only provides a low-cost alternative to traditional feedstocks but also contributes to waste management and environmental sustainability.

Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
POME is a waste product generated during the milling process of palm oil. It contains residual oil, organic matter, and other impurities. The high organic content and availability in large quantities make POME a viable feedstock for biodiesel production. Key points regarding POME include:

1. Pretreatment: POME requires pretreatment to recover residual oil, which can then be used for biodiesel production. This process typically involves methods like centrifugation, filtration, and chemical treatments to separate oil from the effluent.

2. Transesterification: The recovered oil from POME undergoes transesterification, a chemical process where triglycerides react with methanol or ethanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce biodiesel and glycerol. Supercritical transesterification, which does not require a catalyst, has been highlighted for its higher reaction rates and simpler product separation.

3. Optimization: To maximize biodiesel yield from POME, optimization of the transesterification parameters such as temperature, reaction time, and molar ratio of alcohol to oil is essential.

Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD)
PFAD is a by-product obtained during the refining of crude palm oil. It is rich in free fatty acids (FFAs) and is considered a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel production. Key points regarding PFAD include:

1. Composition and Availability: PFAD contains a high percentage of FFAs, making it suitable for biodiesel production through esterification and transesterification processes. It is available in significant quantities and is typically cheaper than refined palm oil.

2. Pretreatment: Due to its high FFA content, PFAD requires pretreatment through esterification to reduce the FFA levels before undergoing transesterification. This step is crucial to avoid soap formation and catalyst deactivation during the transesterification process.

3. Esterification and Transesterification: The esterification process converts FFAs into esters using an acid catalyst, followed by transesterification to produce biodiesel. This two-step process ensures high biodiesel yield and quality.

4. Industrial Application: PFAD has been successfully used in continuous large-scale biodiesel plants, demonstrating its feasibility and efficiency as a feedstock.