Analisa Kadar Air, Kadar Kotoran, dan Asam Lemak Bebas (ALB) pada Crude Palm Oil (CPO) di PT. PP. London Sumatra Indonesia Begerpang Palm Oil Mill

Abstract

Research has been carried out on analysis of water content, dirt content, and free fatty acids in crude palm oil mill at PT.PP. London Sumatra Begerpang Palm Oil Mill. The purpose of this analysis is to determine the water content, impurity content and free fatty acids and to dtermine the method used to analyze the water content, impurity content and free fatty acids in crude palm oil (CPO). The gravimetric method is used for analysis of dirt levels and analysis of water content, while the alkalimetric titration method using a standard solution of KOH 0,2575 N is used for analysis of free fatty acid levels. From the research results obtanied, the value of impurity content in crude palm oil (CPO) with an average value of 0,022%, the value of water content in crude palm oil with an average value of (CPO) 0,23% and the value of free fatty acids in crude palm oil (CPO) with an average value of 0,33%. The analysis results show that crude palm oil meets standards. Apart from that, the high and low levels of dirt, water content and free fatty acids in crude palm oil are influenced by the processing proses.