Sugar News

Experiences Burning Bagasse with Pneumatic Spreader Stokers
Miller, E.C.  1953.  The Spreader Stoker spreads the fuel over the grate whereon the fuel is burned. The spreading or distribution of the fuel, over the grate area is accomplished by the use of steam jets, rotating blades or by air. The paper primarily discusses the pneumatic distributor of the spreader stoker.…
Cane Juice Clarification
Ventura, T.  1953.  A system of clarification that has been developed and has been in used since 1931 for Pasudeco are presented. Fractional liming accompanied by heating and giving impurities time to stabilize will prevent re-dissolution of the precipitate. Cane Juice Clarification. Sugar News 29:410-411.
Assessing Pan Performance in a Sugar Factory
Sto. Domingo, J.P.  1953.  The paper presents a system of reporting the performance of the vacuum pans at Talisay-Silay.The report indicates a fair reflection on the efficiencies of the boiling equipment and the pan men operating it. Assessing Pan Performance in a Sugar Factory. Sugar News 29:151-158.
Application of Capacitors at the Victorias Milling Co.
De Luzuriaga, E.R.  1953.  To meet increased current requirements in the electrical circuit due to additional installation in the factories and outside units, Victorias Milling Co opt for the use of Capacitors for power factor improvement. Application of Capacitors at the Victorias Milling Co. Sugar News 29:412-416.
Apparent Error in Sugar Distribution Based on Analysis of Crusher Juice Alone without Considering Fiber in Cane in Pampanga Sugar Mills
Deomano, F.V.  1953.  The equivalence in weights between the soft and hard cane, which has not been considered in the present system of sugar distribution in Pampanga Sugar Mills, constituted a major source of error. The soft cane has more…