An Automatic Syrup or Molasses Sampler
Waddell, C.W. 1938. A presentation of an automatic sampler which found satisfactory during the past two crops because it can be applied to the discharge of syrup or molasses from any type of pump, it secures a continuous sample directly proportional to the flow, it is virtually self cleaning and it does not require any power to drive.…
A Simple Lime Classifier for Sugar Mills
Waddell, C.W. 1938. A presentation of a simple equipment yet effective arrangement with which any sugar mill, whether using hydrated or quick lime, can improve the quality of the lime used for clarification, reduce wear on equipment and in some instances, reduce the cost of preparing the lime milk. A Simple Lime Classifier for Sugar…
A Comparative Study of Five Methods of Determining Reducing Sugars
Galvez, N.L. and Enriquez, M.V. 1938. Ten different materials, which are found in a cane sugar factory, were analyzed for reducing substances, calculated as glucose and ash content. Five methods are compared and used to analyzed the ten materials: the Munson and Walker, the Methylene Blue, the Electrometric,…
The Petree Process
Waddell, C.W. 1940. The essential feature of the Petree Process is the return of juice settlings to the bagasse between mills where, after considerable re-circulation in the mill juices, it is ultimately absorbed by the bagasse and carried to the fireroom. Discussed are the advantages and disadvantages of the process. The Petree Process. Sugar News 21:223-…
Simple Economical Devices for the Distillery
Batenga, D.E. 1940. A number of interesting problems connected with the manufacture and disposal of alcohol and handling of the raw materials and finished products were solved but there remain still many for the painstaking investigator to tackle. Presented are some devices described in the hope that they may arouse interest among…