NIR Analysis of Raw Sugar
Alfornon, P.V., Collado, A.G., et.al. 2000. A comparative study on the polarization of raw sugar using NIR technique and standard ICUMSA method was conducted to generate additional data and to validate the NIR technique as an alternative method. The NIR polarization analysis eliminates the use of lead subacetate, with known hazardous effect…
New Method of Calculating Mill Material Balance
Soemohandojo, T. 2000. The result of calculation presents a complete mill material balance. All the assumption figures as normally used in the projection such as the absorption factor, fiber index, fiber loading, sugar extraction, imbibition rate, mill settings, etc., with the use of this complete mill material balance…
Modification of Rotary Mud Vacuum Filter Set-up at Central Azucarera De La Carlota
Barrientos, R.P. 2000. This paper presents to highlight the significance of CAC’s improved filtrate withdrawal system in the operation of the Rotary Vacuum Filter, which for the past four years of operation had eliminated the carry-over of filtrate to the condensers. PROCEEDINGS OF THE…
Highlights of the SRA Capacity and Performance Appraisal of Philippine Sugar Mills and Refineries
Corpuz, F.H., et.al. 2000. The capacity and performance appraisal that implemented the SRA Administrator’s Memorandum Circular of 10 January 2000 covered sixteen (16) raw sugar factories and ten (10) refineries. Capacity-wise, the factory assessment exposed a lot of…
Fully Automated Batch Pans at HISUMCO Sugar Refinery
Caracuel, M.G. 2000. The 60,000 Lkg/day HISUMCO Sugar Refinery, installed a fully automated pan boiling control system for its two white sugar batch pans in November 1999. This paper presents a report on the user-friendly features of the SIEMENS NAHMAT automatic control system. The economic evaluation of the effects…