D1 30 technical data
The D1 30, is a standalone skid-mounted continuous transesterification unit. The Unit is skid mounted on a skid that is designed for easy transport and fits easily onto a standard low loader trailer. There is a separate methanol distillation column skid which is provided in two sections.- The unit is compact and transportable, weighing around 23 tonnes. The distillation column weighs around 5 tonnes. Mounted on a skid for easy loading, it can easily be shipped around the world by road, rail and sea.
- Optional feedstock pre-processing skid-mounted units are also available if required to cater for degumming or free fatty acid reduction in order to handle a wider range of feedstocks. Each pre-processing unit weighs approximately 11 tonnes.
- All modules are complete with their own control panels and can be run independently of each other.
- Steam, hot oil or electricity can be used as the heating medium for the process streams, depending upon availability.
- Typical feedstocks processed include rapeseed oil, jatropha and palm.
- The D1 30 runs at low temperatures and pressures and has a "Low Impact" environmental rating. It recycles both water and methanol continuously.
- Site requirements include a suitable hard-standing area on which to position the main processing module, a 3-phase electricity supply either via the grid or a portable diesel generator, and a water supply.
- Feedstock, catalyst and product off-take tanks are required as part of the site installation.
