Edible oil refinery utilizes various types of refining equipment to meet varying scale and process requirements. Depending on the production method, refining equipment can be categorized into three main types: batch refining equipment, semi-continuous refining equipment and fully continuous refining equipment.

Batch refining is a traditional refining method suitable for small-scale production. This type of equipment features a relatively simple process flow, flexible operation, and low investment costs, making it suitable for businesses with limited initial investment or for small-batch processing of specialized oils and fats. However, due to its long production cycle and relatively low efficiency, batch refining equipment is generally unsuitable for large-scale production.

Semi-continuous refining equipment is a production mode between batch and fully continuous. It combines the flexibility of batch refining with the high efficiency of fully continuous refining, and is suitable for medium-scale production needs. This kind of equipment can improve the production efficiency to a certain extent, while keeping the investment cost low, and it is the first choice for many small and medium-sized refineries. Semi-continuous refining equipment is more optimized in process design, which can better balance production cost and capacity.

Fully continuous refining equipment is one of the core equipment in modern edible oil refinery. It utilizes advanced automated control technology, enabling efficient and stable large-scale production. Fully continuous refining equipment not only offers high production efficiency but also ensures consistent product quality, making it suitable for large-scale enterprises or markets with stringent quality requirements. Despite the higher initial investment, fully continuous refining equipment can significantly reduce unit production costs in the long term, improving enterprise competitiveness.

Generally speaking, different types of refining equipment have their own advantages, and enterprises should choose the appropriate equipment type according to their own production scale, capital situation and market demand. Today, with the continuous development of technology, edible oil refineries need to continue to pay attention to industry trends and optimize technological processes to improve production efficiency and product quality.