Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tanks for Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment: Containing High-Temperature, High-BOD POME Effluent

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tanks for Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment: Containing High-Temperature, High-BOD POME Effluent

Palm oil wastewater treatment is essential for sustainable operations in the palm oil industry. The effluent, known as Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), presents a significant challenge: it is typically discharged at a high temperature (around 80-90°C) and possesses an extremely high-BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand). This aggressive combination of heat, organic load, and subsequent acidity demands specialized, robust containment that resists thermal stress and corrosive bioproducts. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Tank is engineered to meet these precise requirements. At Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel), we utilize FBE bolted steel technology to deliver durable, thermally stable, and corrosion-resistant vessels that are the foundation for efficient POME management and biogas recovery.
 

The Dual Challenge of POME Effluent

POME is one of the most concentrated organic industrial waste streams globally, subjecting containment infrastructure to a relentless, dual threat:

 
High Temperature and Thermal Cycling: POME is discharged hot directly from the mill process. This high temperature imposes severe thermal stress on conventional coatings and sealants, potentially leading to cracking, bond failure, and rapid substrate corrosion. Tanks must remain structurally stable under continuous heat.

 
Extreme Organic Load (High-BOD): POME has a BOD and COD that is extraordinarily high, demanding vast containment capacity for stabilization and biological degradation. This intensive microbial activity, especially in anaerobic environments, rapidly generates volatile organic acids and corrosive biogases.

 
Corrosion from Organic Acids: The intense breakdown of organic matter creates a low- environment rich in volatile fatty acids (VFAs). This chemical condition severely attacks many conventional tank materials, making specialized resistance a necessity for long-term containment.

 
Sludge and Oil/Fat Content: POME contains residual oil and suspended solids, which can lead to adherence, fouling, and structural strain, demanding a smooth, durable internal surface.

 
A successful system requires containment that can handle the physical stress of high-temperature effluent while offering permanent resistance to the high-BOD decay products.
 

The FBE Solution: Containment for High-Temperature, High-BOD POME

Center Enamel’s Fusion Bonded Epoxy Bolted Steel Tanks are engineered for palm oil wastewater treatment, providing the optimal containment for high-temperature, high-BOD POME effluent:

 
Thermal Stability and Resistance: The FBE coating is formulated with thermoset properties that allow it to retain structural integrity and bond strength under the elevated operating temperatures typical of POME and its initial cooling stages, offering greater long-term durability than many conventional resins.

 
Superior Chemical Resistance to Organic Acids: The FBE coating is a dense, non-porous polymer that resists the penetration and corrosive attack from the volatile fatty acids and low environment generated during the intense anaerobic digestion of high-BOD POME.

 
Structural Strength for Biogas Reactors: Constructed from high-tensile, factory-engineered steel, FBE tanks provide the immense structural integrity necessary for large-scale anaerobic digesters and storage lagoons, essential for POME treatment and biogas capture.

 
Ideal for Biogas Capture: The FBE tank's bolted, gas-tight design is perfect for POME anaerobic digestion (AD), facilitating the collection of valuable biogas and resisting the corrosive hydrogen sulfide () often present in the reactor headspace.

 
Aesthetic and Low-Maintenance: The smooth, durable FBE finish minimizes the adhesion of oil, fat, and solids, simplifying cleaning and maximizing the efficiency of the treatment process.

Product Industry Application: FBE Tanks in POME Treatment Infrastructure

The thermal stability and chemical resilience of FBE tanks make them indispensable across the various stages of palm oil wastewater treatment:

 
Cooling Ponds/Tanks: Used in the initial stage to reduce the effluent’s high temperature before biological treatment, requiring a lining with thermal stability and corrosion resistance.

 
Anaerobic Digesters/Lagoons: Serving as the core vessels for breaking down the high-BOD organic load and recovering biogas, demanding structural strength and acid resistance.

 
Equalization Basins: Used to stabilize the flow and composition of POME, protecting downstream processes from hydraulic and thermal shock.

 
Aerobic Polishing Basins: Providing robust, durable containment for the final stage of aerobic treatment to reduce residual BOD and achieve discharge compliance.

Project Case Studies: FBE Tanks in POME Treatment Infrastructure

While specific POME projects may not be listed, Center Enamel has provided high-capacity containment solutions for major food and high-organic industrial wastewater facilities, confirming the FBE tank's capability in managing similarly demanding effluents.

Center Enamel's Role in Sustainable Palm Oil Operations

Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. (Center Enamel) is committed to supplying infrastructure that ensures the environmental compliance and resource efficiency of the palm oil sector. Our FBE tanks are manufactured with uncompromising quality control, guaranteeing a molecularly-bonded, high-performance coating that provides a permanent defense against the combined threat of high temperature and organic acid corrosion. By choosing Center Enamel, mill operators invest in a durable asset that efficiently manages high-BOD POME effluent, supports valuable biogas recovery, and secures the long-term operational and environmental integrity of the facility.
 

Conclusion: Resilient Containment for a Challenging Waste Stream

The effective management of palm oil wastewater demands a containment solution capable of withstanding extreme temperature and massive organic loads. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy Tank, with its thermal stability, superior resistance to organic acids, and structural strength ideal for large-scale anaerobic reactors, is the definitive solution for containing high-temperature, high-BOD POME effluent. It provides the palm oil industry with a reliable, low-maintenance asset that stabilizes volatile effluent, maximizes energy recovery, and ensures compliance with environmental standards.
To deploy a high-integrity containment system engineered for the thermal and chemical challenges of Palm Oil Wastewater Treatment, choose Center Enamel's Fusion Bonded Epoxy Bolted Steel Tanks. Contact us today to secure your essential industrial infrastructure.