Real-time chlorophyll fluorescence: enabling higher quality palm oil during production
Real-time chlorophyll fluorescence: enabling higher quality palm oil during production - A Wavelength Electronics White Paper
This White Paper details how a team of researchers from Singapore and Malaysia developed and validated a novel approach for real-time, non-invasive monitoring of palm oil quality during the milling process using chlorophyll fluorescence spectroscopy.
In palm oil production, one of the challenges surrounds the maturity of the fruit that is selected to extract oil. A less mature fruit will have higher levels of chlorophyll which can decrease both the quality and quantity of oil from that fruit, as well as generating other effects on the oil’s marketability and even source sustainability.
To overcome this challenge, a team of researchers from Singapore and Malaysia has pioneered and validated a new approach for real-time, non-invasive monitoring of palm oil quality during the milling process, using light-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (LICF) spectroscopy. This White Paper details how the researchers developed their method; the optical components behind it, including the Wavelength Electronics WLD33ND driver; the challenges they faced; the results and potential broader application potential.
Who should read this white paper?
This white paper is designed for professionals and researchers working in fluorescence, spectroscopy, and optical sensing fields. It is especially relevant for engineers, scientists, and procurement specialists responsible for selecting components for experiments, research, or prototypes.
It’s particularly useful for those who:
- Design or manage systems that require LEDs or laser diodes and are seeking low-noise, highly stable drivers to control electronics.
- Work on projects that demand precision and stability in optical sensing and fluorescence applications.
- Need reliable, cost-effective solutions for improving performance in real-time monitoring systems or laboratory setups.
What does the white paper contain?
- Innovative technology: Learn about the novel LICF system for real-time monitoring of chlorophyll levels during palm oil milling.
- Scientific validation: How the system achieved a 0.88 correlation coefficient with American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) standards, offering precise and reliable quality control.
- Operational benefits: How this non-invasive technique could optimise the palm oil extraction process, leading to better oil quality, reduced waste, and enhanced sustainability.
- Why the Wavelength Electronics’ WLD33ND driver was integral to the design and operation of the LICF system, and how it can benefit wider applications
