Energy-Saving Optimization in Peanut Oil Processing: 30% Reduction Achieved in SMEs

How a Small Peanut Oil Plant Cut Energy Costs by 30% — Real Case Study from Qiyu Group

For small and medium-sized edible oil producers, energy efficiency isn’t just about saving money—it’s about survival in a competitive global market. In this article, we dive into how a peanut oil processing facility in Southeast Asia reduced its electricity consumption by 30% using smart system integration, optimized layout design, and predictive maintenance—all thanks to a full turnkey solution from Qiyu Group.

Why Energy Optimization Matters for Smaller Plants

According to industry benchmarks, traditional peanut oil lines consume an average of 1.8 kWh per kilogram of oil produced. For a plant running at 5 tons/day, that’s over 9,000 kWh daily—equivalent to more than $1,200 in monthly power costs (based on $0.13/kWh). With rising utility rates and tighter margins, even a 10–15% reduction can mean the difference between profit and loss.

Our client—a family-run oil mill in Vietnam—was struggling with inconsistent output quality and high operating costs. After installing Qiyu Group’s automated peanut oil production line, they saw:

• 30% lower energy usage across extraction, refining, and packaging stages
• 40% less manual labor required due to integrated control systems
• 98% uptime after implementing real-time fault diagnostics

Key Steps That Made the Difference

The success wasn’t accidental—it came from a structured approach:

1. Strategic Equipment Layout: By minimizing pipeline length and optimizing heat exchange zones, the team saved up to 12% in thermal energy losses.
2. Smart Control System Integration: Using IoT-enabled PLCs, operators could adjust temperature, pressure, and flow rates automatically based on real-time data—not guesswork.
3. Preventive Maintenance Protocols: Weekly vibration checks and AI-driven wear prediction cut unplanned downtime by 75%.

Custom Solutions Based on Your Capacity

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re producing 1 ton/day or 10 tons/day, Qiyu Group offers tailored configurations:

Why Choose Qiyu Group?

With over 15 years of experience serving clients in over 30 countries—from India to Brazil, Nigeria to Turkey—we bring proven technology, local support, and end-to-end service. From site assessment to commissioning, our engineers work alongside your team to ensure seamless implementation.

Whether you're looking to reduce operational costs, improve consistency, or future-proof your plant, the path starts with smarter automation—not bigger budgets.