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If you are working with 60-liter barrels of POME and want to add water based on the suggested **POME-to-water ratio of 3:1–5:1**, here's how you can
calculate it:

### Example Ratios:
- **3:1 Ratio (Minimum Water Addition)**:
  For each 60 liters of POME, add **180–200 liters of water**.
  Total mixture volume = 60 L + 180–200 L ≈ 240–260 L.

- **5:1 Ratio (Maximum Water Addition)**:
  For each 60 liters of POME, add **300 liters of water**.
  Total mixture volume = 60 L + 300 L = 360 L.

### General Formula:
For any given POME-to-water ratio \( R \) (where \( R = \frac{\text{POME Volume}}{\text{Water Volume}} \)), the amount of water to add is:
\[
\text{Water Volume} = \frac{\text{POME Volume}}{R}
\]

For your 60-liter POME sample and a ratio of **3:1–5:1**:
- Minimum water needed = \( \frac{60}{5} = 12 \) liters (if you want a higher oil yield with less water).
- Maximum water needed = \( \frac{60}{3} = 20 \) liters (if you want to dilute the POME more and potentially reduce energy use).

### Why Adjust the Ratio?
The ratio depends on your goals:
1. **Higher Oil Yield**: Use a lower ratio (closer to 5:1) to retain as much oil as possible.
2. **Lower Energy Use**: Use a higher ratio (closer to 3:1) to reduce viscosity and make boiling more efficient.

### Step-by-Step for Your 60-Liter Barrel:
1. Load your cooking tank with **60 liters of POME**.
2. Add water based on the desired ratio:
   - For a **4:1 ratio** (a balanced approach), add \( \frac{60}{4} = 15 \) liters of water.
3. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of water and POME.
4. Boil the mixture gently, skimming or filtering the oil as it rises to the top.

### Final Note:
Always test your process with small batches before scaling up. Adjust the ratio based on oil yield, energy efficiency, and ease of separation.