ANALISA KADAR AIR DAN KADAR KOTORAN INTI DI PABRIK KELAPA SAWIT AEK NABARA SELATAN PT. PERKEBUNAN NUSANTARA III

Abstract

This research aims to determine the levels of free fatty acids (ALB), water content and levels of impurities in Palm Kernels and to find out whether the palm kernels have met the standards set by SNI at the South Aek Nabara PKS. This research was carried out at the Palm Oil Factory Laboratory of PT. Perkebunan Nusantara III PKS Aek Nabara Selatan. The samples used are palm kernels taken from Kernel Storage or storage warehouses. Analysis of free fatty acid levels was carried out using the acid base titration method using a standard 0.1 N KOH solution and TymPol blue indicator, the open oven method for water content analysis, and for analysis of dirt levels using the winnowing method or selected by hand.

            From the results of the research carried out, free fatty acid (ALB) levels can be obtained, namely 1.63%, 1.66%, 1.69% with an average of 1.66%. Water content analysis is 6.82%, 6.23%, 6.58% with an average of 6.54%. Meanwhile, the analysis of impurity levels was 5.9%, 5.7%, 5.8% with an average of 5.8%. The analysis results show that the quality of palm kernels at the PTPN III PKS Aek Nabara Selatan Palm Oil Factory is in accordance with the quality standards set by the company, namely for a maximum ALB of 2%, maximum water content of 7%, and maximum impurity content of 6%.