Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
Palm oil mills generate a huge amount of wastewater during the oil extraction process. This wastewater is called Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). It's usually thick, brown, and contains a high amount of organic matter, oil, grease, and solids. If not treated properly, POME can cause serious environmental issues like water pollution and foul smells. Due to the increasing environmental concerns and strict discharge norms, proper treatment of POME has become very important. But treating POME isn’t easy. Its high COD, BOD, suspended solids, and oil content make it tough for conventional systems to handle effectively — especially without using chemicals or large treatment setups.
Challenges in POME Treatment
Very High Organic Load
POME contains large amounts of oil, grease, fibres, and organic residues.
Thick and Oily Consistency
Makes it difficult for filtration and regular biological treatment methods.
Strong Odor and Dark Colour
Hard to remove without advanced technologies.
High COD & BOD
Causes major pollution if discharged untreated.
Large Treatment Area Required
Traditional systems need lagoons or big tanks, which isn’t feasible for many mills.
Compliance Pressure
Industries face strict rules to manage and reduce their wastewater load.
Our MVR-Based Solution
At SEDL, we offer a smart and compact solution to treat POME using our MVR-based Low Temperature Evaporation (LTE) system. Here's what makes it different
No pre-treatment or chemicals needed
Directly handles thick, oily effluent like POME
Produces clear, reusable water with low TDS
Fully automatic with PLC and VFD control
Takes up very little space – perfect for space-limited mills
Customized design – both vertical & horizontal units available
Easy maintenance and remote support from control room
Significantly lower power use – reduces OPEX
Why Choose SEDL for POME Treatment?
Our system is cost-effective and helps reduce your operational cost over time.
We help palm oil mills achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) without heavy civil infrastructure.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on ponds or big tanks, our compact solution fits into your available space with ease.
You get back clean water, which can be reused in your plant, helping save fresh water and stay compliant.
Let’s make palm oil processing cleaner and greener — one drop at a time.