Penentuan Kadar Air Inti Sawit Pada Kernel Silo Menggunakan Alat Moisture Analyzer Di PT. PN III Pks Rambutan Tebing Tinggi

Abstract

Analysis of water content on palm kernel at kernel silo at PTPN III Palm Oil Factory of Rambutan was conducted since 21 January 2008 up to 28 January 2008. Analysis by absorbtion method using the moisture analyzer. The results of analysis indicate that the water content at kernel silo oil is 6,915 % in average. The content of water of kernel oil according to the quality standard determined by govermment is less that 7%. This indicates that the water content on kernel oil at kernel silo at PTPN III Palm Oil Factory of Rambutan has fulfil the quality standard.

Telah dilakukan analisis kadar air inti sawit pada kernel silo di PTPN III PKS Rambutan Tebing Tinggi mulai dari tanggal 21 Januari 2008 sampai 28 Januari 2008. Analisis dilakukan dengan metode adsorbsi menggunakan alat Moisture Analyzer. Dari hasil analisis diperoleh kadar air inti sawit rata-rata sebesar 6,915%. Kadar air inti sawit menurut standar mutu yang ditetapkan pemerintah adalah di bawah 7%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kadar air inti sawit pada kernel silo di PTPN III PKS Rambutan Tebing Tinggi telah memenuhi standar mutu.