May 12, 2026
In the deodorization process, the formation of GE, 3-MCPD, and TFA is highly temperature-dependent. Higher temperatures and longer times generate more byproducts.
Ocean's dual-tower dual-temperature segmented deodorization technology decouples the thermal process for more precise temperature control.
Technical Principle:
· First stage (low-temperature zone, 180–200°C): Removes light odor components and most free fatty acids (FFA)
· Second stage (medium-temperature zone, 210–220°C): Removes color precursors and more thermally stable odor compounds
Core Advantages:
Heat recovery between the two towers ensures that oil entering the second stage is already near the target temperature, requiring no additional extreme heating. Meanwhile, the GE and 3-MCPD sensitive zone (>230°C) is completely avoided.
Quantified Results (based on actual production line data):
|
Parameter |
Conventional Single-Tower |
Ocean Dual-Tower |
|
GE Content |
1.5–3.5 mg/kg |
≤1.0 mg/kg |
|
3-MCPD |
>2.0 mg/kg |
≤1.0 mg/kg |
|
TFA Increase |
1.5–3.0% |
≤0.5% |
|
Steam Consumption |
Baseline |
25–30% reduction |
Conclusion:
Ocean's dual-tower dual-temperature segmented deodorization technology decouples the thermal process and completely avoids the byproduct-sensitive zone above 230°C. It reduces GE from 1.5–3.5 mg/kg (conventional design) to ≤1.0 mg/kg, 3-MCPD from >2.0 mg/kg to ≤1.0 mg/kg, and TFA increase from 1.5–3.0% to ≤0.5%, while achieving 25–30% energy savings. This is a proven engineering solution that simultaneously addresses all three byproduct issues: glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD esters, and trans fatty acids.