Three discussions of RECP programme on palm oil mills were held on 9-12 May 2016. Each discussion gathered 2 PKSs from the same PTPN. The discussions were:
- RECP discussion with PKS Dolok Ilir and PKS Adolina, PTPN IV on May 9th, 2016 in Dolok Ilir
- RECP discussion with PKS Sei Mangkei and PKS Rambutan, PTPN III on May 10th, 2016 in Sei Mangkei
- RECP discussion with PKS Sawit Sebrang and PKS Pagar Merbau, PTPN II on May 12th, 2016 in Sawit Sebrang
The participants of the discussion were from CRECPI-ITB, regional CRECPI team, and also the representatives of corresponded PKS and PTPN. Rene Van Berkel, PhD., Prof. Tjandra Setiadi, PhD., and Ade Hartanti were representing CRECPI-ITB, together with regional CRECPI team, M. Afif Shahputra, MT., Dr. Eng. Himsar Ambarita, Martiaman Sijabat, ST., Patricia Pasaribu, MM., Dr. Eng. Ir. Irvan, MSi., and Dr. Zahari Zen, had the discussion with managers and staffs of processing, techniques, and quality control of all the PKSs. The data and the observations suggested and written by the NEs in the interim report were verified with the PKS. A revision of the data is still required. The initial observation was discussed to know which improvement was already done and which improvement can be done.
The efficiency of raw material, water, and energy, also the intensity of the waste, wastewater and emission was discussed deeply to find the opportunity of efficiency improvement and losses minimization. The points of oil loss were observed and discussed further whether it can be improved. The water efficiency can be improved by reusing the water/ condensate discharged to the pit so that the water and steam consumptions are optimized. When the steam consumption can be reduced, it leads to the reduction of energy consumption in the factory. The performance of boiler needs to be assessed periodically to maintain the energy efficiency. Several ideas on the use of byproduct to produce the useful materials or generates electricity were also discussed.
The consecutive step of RECP assessment in the industry is detailed assessment. The focus area of detailed assessment of each PKS was decided together and will be studied more deeply by NEs, together with the industry. From the detailed assessment, several options will be generated to overcome the problem in the focus area then will be studied for its feasibility. With discussion and the approval from company’s management, the improvement recommendation will be implemented and the improvement result will be observed.
