Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tank for Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment: Designed to handle the high organic load of POME

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tank for Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment: Designed to handle the high organic load of POME

The processing of palm oil generates one of the most concentrated and challenging agro-industrial waste streams globally: Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). POME is an extremely acidic, hot, and highly polluting liquid characterized by an exceptionally high organic load (high COD and BOD). Effectively treating POME is crucial for environmental compliance and resource recovery (biogas). This environment demands containment infrastructure that is specifically designed to handle the high organic load of POME, requiring superior resistance to organic acids, high temperatures, and immense volume. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Tank is engineered to meet these extreme requirements. At Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel), we utilize FBE bolted steel technology to provide the durable, chemically resilient, and high-capacity vessels that anchor modern, sustainable palm oil wastewater treatment facilities.
 

The Aggressiveness of POME

POME presents a complex chemical and physical challenge that necessitates specialized containment design:

 
Extreme High Organic Load: POME’s high concentration of residual oil, fat, protein, and carbohydrates results in an exceptionally high organic load (COD and BOD values often exceed 50,000 mg/L). This load makes anaerobic digestion (AD) the preferred treatment, requiring large-volume, structurally robust reactors.

 
High Discharge Temperature: POME is typically discharged from sterilization processes at temperatures well above 80∘C. The containment vessel and its coating must withstand continuous thermal stress without degradation or bond failure.

 
Rapid Acidification and Corrosivity: The rapid decomposition of the high organic load naturally produces high concentrations of volatile fatty acids (VFAs). This rapid, continuous acidification leads to severe corrosion of unprotected concrete or steel, demanding a highly chemical-resistant liner.

 
Oil and Fat Content: The residual oil, fat, and grease (FOG) content in POME can penetrate and compromise porous linings, accelerating deterioration and affecting the treatment process itself. The vessel must resist FOG penetration and fouling.

 
Structural Demand for AD: The vast volumes and high density required for POME digestion and biogas production demand tanks with uncompromising structural integrity to handle the immense hydraulic pressure.

 
A successful solution must be designed to handle the POME’s unique combination of high heat, high acidity, and intense organic load.
 

The FBE Solution: Designed to Handle High Organic Load

Center Enamel’s Fusion Bonded Epoxy Bolted Steel Tanks are specifically designed to handle the high organic load of POME, providing unparalleled resilience in this harsh environment:

 
Chemical Resistance to Organic Acids and FOG: The FBE coating is a dense, thermoset polymer that is molecularly bonded to the steel. This barrier provides superior, long-term resistance to the corrosive attack from VFAs, and its non-porous nature resists the penetration and degradation typically caused by oils, fats, and greases.

 
High-Temperature Stability: The FBE coating is applied and cured in a factory-controlled, high-temperature environment. This process results in a finish that maintains its structural bond and chemical inertness under the continuous, elevated thermal conditions associated with POME handling and mesophilic/thermophilic AD.

 
Superior Structural Integrity for Volume: Constructed from high-strength, engineered steel, FBE tanks are built to safely contain the immense volume and high density required for large-scale anaerobic lagoons and high-rate AD reactors necessary to treat the high organic load of POME.

 
Ideal for Biogas Recovery (AD): The FBE tank's inherent inertness and gas-tight design make it the optimal vessel for POME-based AD, resisting H2​S corrosion in the headspace and ensuring maximum collection of the valuable methane gas.

 
Rapid Deployment and Scalability: The modular, bolted construction allows for swift, predictable on-site erection, enabling mills to quickly upgrade from traditional, inefficient anaerobic lagoons to modern, sealed, and compliant AD reactors.

Product Industry Application: FBE Tanks in Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment

The robust nature of FBE tanks makes them essential for multiple stages in Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment, particularly for facilities focused on waste-to-energy conversion:

 
Cooling and Equalization Basins: Used for the initial reduction of temperature and stabilization of flow and composition of the raw POME before it enters the sensitive anaerobic process.

 
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Reactors: Serving as the main reactor vessels (e.g., CSTR, UASB) for converting the high organic load into biogas, requiring the FBE tank's highest level of chemical and structural resilience.

 
Aerobic Polishing Tanks: FBE tanks are deployed in the final treatment stage to reduce residual BOD/COD before discharge, providing a reliable containment solution for the activated sludge process.

 
Sludge and Biosolids Holding: Providing secure, chemically resistant storage for the dense, high-solids sludge and residual FOG separated during the treatment process.

Project Case Studies: FBE Tanks in Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment

Center Enamel has provided large-scale, high-integrity containment for major palm oil wastewater treatment and biogas initiatives, confirming our expertise in vessels designed to handle the high organic load of POME.

Center Enamel's Role in Sustainable Palm Oil Processing

Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel) is a dedicated partner in advancing sustainable practices within the agro-industrial sector. Our FBE tanks for Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment are manufactured to withstand the most aggressive conditions, guaranteeing a molecularly-bonded, high-performance coating that provides a permanent defense against corrosion, heat, and organic attack. By choosing Center Enamel, clients invest in a proven, long-term solution that is robustly designed to handle the high organic load of POME, ensuring high compliance, operational efficiency, and maximized biogas recovery.

Conclusion: Resilient Containment for Extreme Organic Loads

The complex challenge posed by POME—combining extreme heat, high acidity, and a severe high organic load—requires a containment solution built for maximum resilience. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tank, with its superior resistance to organic acids and FOG, high-temperature stability, and immense structural capacity, is the definitive vessel designed to handle the high organic load of POME. It provides palm oil producers with a durable, efficient, and environmentally responsible asset, crucial for converting a polluting effluent into valuable renewable energy.
To deploy a high-performance containment system engineered to withstand the extreme chemical and thermal demands of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), choose Center Enamel's Fusion Bonded Epoxy Bolted Steel Tanks. Contact us today to secure your essential industrial infrastructure.