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If you’re planning to start or upgrade a small-scale palm oil refining business in Nigeria, a 10 tons per day (10TPD) crude palm oil refining plant is a very common starting point. But what equipment does it actually include? And what budget should you prepare?

Using Henan Glory Company (a well-known Chinese manufacturer with over 10 years of experience) as a reference, let me walk you through the essential machines and realistic price ranges.

🔧 Main Equipment in a 10TPD Crude Palm Oil Refining Plant

1. Degumming Equipment

Function: Removes gums and phospholipids that cause foaming and reduce shelf life.

Note: For 10TPD, degumming is often done together with deacidification in the same alkali refining tank – no separate unit needed.

2. Deacidification Equipment (Alkali Refining)

Function: Reduces free fatty acids (FFA) – high FFA gives bad taste and smell.

Common setup: Reaction tank + settlers + separators, using caustic soda (NaOH).

3. Decolorization Equipment

Function: Removes pigments to improve oil color and appearance.

Common type: Decolorization tank + filtration system, using activated clay or carbon.

4. Deodorization Equipment

Function: Removes unpleasant smells and volatile compounds.

Setup: Deodorization tower + heat exchangers + vacuum system (high temp & high vacuum).

5. Filtration Equipment

Function: Removes solid particles and used adsorbents after each step.

Key tool: Vertical leaf filter – efficient, low oil residue, automatic slag discharge.

6. Thermal Oil Furnace

Function: Provides stable, adjustable heat for decolorization and deodorization.

7. Steam Generator

Function: Produces steam for the deodorization process (strips volatiles under vacuum).

💰 How Much Does a 10TPD Crude Palm Oil Refining Plant Cost?

Prices depend heavily on the type of refining system:
Type Price Range (USD) Best for...
Batch type $30,000 – $60,000 Small-scale, limited budget, more manual operation
Semi-continuous type $60,000 – $120,000 Better automation (decolorization & deodorization stages), higher efficiency

✅ Batch type is more affordable but labor-intensive.
✅ Semi-continuous gives you better output quality and less manual work.

🧠 Final Advice for Nigerian Buyers
When investing in a 10TPD crude palm oil refining plant, don’t just look at the price tag. Consider:

Manufacturer’s reputation (Henan Glory has over 10 years of experience)

Material quality (stainless steel vs mild steel)

Level of automation

After-sales services: installation, commissioning, training, spare parts

You can contact Henan Glory directly for a customized quote based on your local conditions (power supply, raw material quality, etc.).

Have you set up a similar plant before? Share your experience or questions below. Let’s help each other grow the palm oil business in Nigeria! 👇
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