Cod Liver Rendering Plant

Description

Used liver rendering plant consisting of liver tank with a capacity of 5.3 m³, hooks filter, grinder M-1, magnet for hooks and feeding pump D-1. 15 m² heat exchanger (tube/shell) with regulating valve L-1 for steam, pressure sensor at the inlet P-1 and thermometer at the outlet T-1 to regulate the steam against the outgoing heat of the liver. Process tank 1 with a capacity of 1000 litres, pump D-2 and steam cooker with regulating valve L-2 and thermometer to regulate the steam against the outgoing heat of the liver. Decanter M-2, process tank with a capacity of 220 litres and feed pump D-3. Two centrifuges, tank and pump for residue from centrifuge and pump D-4 for clean oil from separators to day tanks. Two day tanks for oil from separator each with a capacity of 6800 litres, pump D-6 for pumping oil to storage. All electrical devices and PLC control are housed in one cabinet; PLC is Allen Bradley with a screen on the cabinet door. All pumps have frequency controllers. This plant can process 1–2 tonnes/hour of liver.