Display at the plant
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. The display is mounted on a support immediately beside the plant.
APPLICATIONS · OLIVE OIL PRODUCTION
Precise process measurement technology for olive oil production
Maximise yield, ensure quality and optimise separation processes with MWM tec
In modern olive oil production, the precise control of extraction and the monitoring of phase transitions are key factors determining the economic efficiency and quality grade of the end product. Whether monitoring the olive paste after milling, checking the decanter or carrying out the final separation – highly viscous, fatty media and fluctuating solids concentrations pose major challenges for conventional measurement technology.
With its highly innovative MicroSinus measurement system, MWM tec GmbH offers the technological solution for oil mills and plant manufacturers. Our non-contact microwave transmission method measures density, solids concentration and moisture content continuously and in real time – directly within the flowing process and completely independently of colour, turbidity or product-related grease deposits on the inner walls of the pipes.
Moisture measurement in practice
These nine installation examples show measurement points in olive oil production: at the outlet of a malaxer, in a downstream pipe and inside a malaxer. The photos document different installation arrangements with displays and sensors at the plant.
At the malaxer outlet
Seven views illustrate how moisture measurement can be integrated at a malaxer outlet.
View of the malaxer and measurement point
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. This overall view shows the arrangement of the plant and display.
Installation at the malaxer outlet
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. The photo shows the display beside the malaxer and its connected pipe.
Measuring section with display
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. The measuring section and display are arranged along the outlet pipe.
Detail of the measuring section
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. This close-up shows the measuring section, sensor connections and display mounted above.
Installation alongside the malaxer
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. The side view shows the display alongside the malaxer.
Display by the operator walkway
Moisture measurement at the outlet of a malaxer. The display is mounted on a frame beside the operator walkway.
In the pipe at the malaxer outlet
The measurement point is integrated into the pipe downstream of the malaxer.
Measurement point in the pipe
Moisture measurement in a pipe at the outlet of a malaxer. The photo shows the measuring section and its associated display.
Inside the malaxer
This example shows an installation for measuring moisture directly inside a malaxer.
Installation inside the malaxer
Moisture measurement inside a malaxer. The photo shows the installation on the malaxer housing and the associated lines.
The installation arrangement and calibration are adapted to each measurement task. For an enquiry, please provide details of the medium, the required moisture range and the available installation space.
Key applications in olive oil production
Our system integrates seamlessly into existing pipework systems as well as with decanters and separators. It ensures maximum transparency at the critical control points of the extraction process:
Olive paste kneading (malaxation)
Continuous monitoring of the moisture and solids content of the olive paste during the kneading process to ensure optimal preparation for phase separation.
Decanter feeding & extraction
Precise online determination of density and concentration at the inlet of the 2-phase or 3-phase decanter. This ensures a constant throughput rate and maximises oil yield.
Oil–water separation
In-line monitoring of the olive oil–water mixture before and after the separators to support the separation process and reduce oil losses in the effluent (Alpechin).
Olive pomace management (alperujo)
Measurement of dry matter in extracted olive pomace to optimise downstream utilisation or drying. An additional determination of the residual oil content is assessed on the basis of the specific measurement task and reference analysis.
Your benefits at a glance
| Process challenge | MWM tec (MicroSinus) approach | Economic added value |
|---|---|---|
| Oily deposits and wall deposits | Optically independent microwave transmission method | No measurement errors caused by grease films; drastically reduced cleaning and maintenance requirements. |
| High-viscosity olive paste | Non-contact volume measurement via the core flow | Representative real-time data directly from the flow rather than imprecise surface scans. |
| Undetected oil losses in wastewater | Real-time inline phase monitoring | Maximise the yield of premium olive oil by immediately readjusting the separators. |
| Delayed laboratory analyses | Seamless online process monitoring | Immediate action in the event of deviations ensures consistently high product quality. |
System integration in oil mills and separator plants
The measuring point is tailored to the composition of the paste or emulsion and the respective process step. The microwave method requires no optical transparency and operates without moving measuring components in the product stream. Interfaces and calibration are designed in conjunction with plant integration.
Further applications
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Take advantage of our many years of application expertise in industrial measurement technology for your oil mill or process plant design. We would be happy to analyse your specific requirements and configure the optimal measurement system to ensure your success.