This
paper reports a field survey undertaken to determine the availability of raw
material for palm kernel oil commercial production for industrial applications.
Both industrial and artisanal wastes from palm kernel oil production were also
surveyed as raw material (palm kernel seeds) for green energy production.
Results of the field study show that 22% of palm kernel seeds (which represents
tons of waste) resulting from palm oil processing plants are dumped while at
the artisanal level, 80% of palm kernel seed waste is dumped. Analysis of field
study data shows that
large amounts of waste palm kernel seeds are available to enable large scale
production of palm kernel oil (PKO) for desirable industrial applications in
green energy production. The paper also reports on the physical and chemical
properties of Cameroon palm kernel oil (PKO). Palm kernel oil was extracted
using mechanical press and solvent extraction. The palm kernel oil (PKO) from
Cameroon was analyzed by standard physico-chemical methods. Results of the
physical measurements show a specific gravity of PKO of 0.92 kg/L, viscosity of
26.03 cSt and at 5.93 cSt at 40°C and 100°C respectively, viscosity index of
185, pour point of 20°C, cloud point of 29°C, flash point of 200°C, aniline
point of 105
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