How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the weight of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) in kilograms (kg). This is the total weight of the bunches delivered to the processing plant.
- Enter the oil extraction rate as a percentage. The default value is 20%, which is a typical extraction rate for commercial palm oil processing. You can adjust this based on actual plant performance.
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute the expected weight of palm oil produced.
- The result will be displayed in the "Palm Oil Weight (kg)" field.
- If you need to start over, click the "Reset" button to clear all input fields.
Understanding the Calculation
The calculator uses the following formula to estimate palm oil production:
Palm Oil Weight (kg) = FFB Weight (kg) × Extraction Rate (%) / 100
This formula assumes that the extraction rate remains constant regardless of the FFB weight. In reality, extraction rates may vary based on factors such as palm variety, ripeness, and processing efficiency.
Practical Applications
This calculator can be used by:
- Palm oil farmers to estimate potential production from their harvest
- Process plant managers to monitor extraction efficiency
- Traders to evaluate palm oil supply and demand
- Researchers to analyze yield performance under different conditions
Important Notes
Remember that this is a simplified calculation. Actual palm oil production may be affected by:
- Moisture content in FFB
- Fruit bunch quality and variety
- Processing equipment and methods
- Environmental conditions