Modifications in the Zanini-Farrel A Tandem
Biagi, M. and Manfrin, W.A. 1985. Modification of the Zanini-Farrel “A” Tandem, performed at Santa Elisa S.A. during the last three crop years, included modernization of the cane preparation equipment and installation of a fourth roller (press roller) on all mills. These modification, have improved mill performance significantly…
Dextran Tests with Roberts' Copper Method as Practiced in China
Musheng, W. 1985. Dextran levels in practice have never been made clear in the Chinese sugar industry. A research project on dextran has been started in the Sugarcane Industry Institute (Guangzhou), and the Roberts’ Copper Method was used to test the dextran in juice. It was found that several adjustments of the…
Cane Cleaning Using Diffuser Press Water
Lamusse, J.P. 1985. The use of diffuser press water for cane washing could eliminate sugar losses and other problems associated with water washing of cane. Sand and soil trapped in the bagasse bed of cane diffusers increase the ash content of bagasse and is calculated that for a typical ash percent cane value of two percent, the ash…
Patterson, R.S. 1986. The paper suggests things that should be done to improve low-grade sugar crystallization and tools needed to carry out a good program. Such a program requires regular and systematic testing to be successful. Improving Low Grade Sugar Crystallization. Sugar y Azucar, February 1986:23,26-27.
A New Continuous Evapo-Crystallization Tower for White Sugar and Low Raw Products
Bosse, E.D. 1986. On the basis of the knowledge gained in recent years of the parameters influencing the process of sucrose crystallization, and having successfully solved some fundamental construction and mechanical problems, it is now possible to present a concept of a continuously operable…