Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) stands as one of the most intractable waste streams in the palm oil industry, characterized by its high solids content, oil concentration, and heavy organic load BOD/COD. Traditional pond-based treatment systems demand extensive land resources and frequently fail to meet the increasingly stringent discharge regulations. Amid mounting pressures for environmental compliance and a growing emphasis on water reuse, palm oil mills are in urgent need of a more reliable, durable, and efficient so CMX ceramic membrane technology emerges as a transformative advancement, delivering consistent performance, superior effluent quality, and long-term economic advantages.
TANGENT company spent several years to invent CMX ceramic membrane, a special modified product, which is engineered to endure the harsh conditions inherent to POME treatment. Crafted from high-strength inorganic materials with special coating, they exhibit exceptional resistance to heat, chemicals, and abrasion with excellent anti-fouling specification. This remarkable durability enables stable operation for years—often exceeding a decade of service with minimal performance deterioration. The crossflow filtration design continuously scours the membrane surface, drastically mitigating fouling and sustaining steady permeate flux even when processing oil-rich, high-load effluent. With fewer cleaning cycles and more consistent operation, mills benefit from enhanced uptime and reduced maintenance demands.
A pivotal advantage of CMX ceramic membrane technology lies in its capacity to recover valuable oil from POME. The system efficiently separates trapped residual oil droplets, allowing mills to reclaim oil that would otherwise be lost in the waste stream. This directly boosts overall oil yield and creates additional economic value. Simultaneously, by highly effectively removing solids and oil, the CMX system significantly reduces waste discharge volume, minimizing environmental impact and alleviating the burden on downstream treatment processes.
Economically, the CMX ceramic membrane system offers substantial benefits. Its prolonged lifespan drastically cuts membrane replacement costs compared to polymeric systems, while stable flux and reduced fouling lower operational and chemical expenses. Oil recovery further augments revenue, and the system’s compact footprint minimizes land and construction requirements. Environmentally, CMX technology empowers mills to consistently meet discharge standards, reduce waste volumes, and move toward circular water usage—strengthening both sustainability performance and community relations.
Ceramic membrane technology synergizes operational stability, environmental responsibility, and financial value into a powerful solution. For palm oil mills aiming to modernize their POME treatment systems and enhance long-term sustainability, CMX membranes provide a proven, effective approach. TANGENT team is prepared to offer technical consultation, pilot testing, and tailored system designs to address the unique needs of your processing plant.
Discover how CMX ceramic membranes can revolutionize your POME treatment system.
Contact our engineering team for a customized feasibility assessment.
- Request details on pilot testing and full-scale solutions.
- Request case study details.
- Request discussion on cooperation and distribution.
.jpg)
