Sugar Y Azucar

Sugarcane Crop Analysis by NIR
Clarke, M.A., Edye, L.A.,et.al.  1995.  NIR analysis was used in the Core Sampler analysis laboratory of a major U.S. sugarcane factory for analysis of finely chopped sugarcane for Total Recoverable Sugars (TRS). The goal of the trials was to determine the feasibility of automation of the cane analysis laboratory, with reduction in personnel and…
Production of Refined Sugar at the Cane Sugar Mill
Herve, D., Lancrenon, X., et.al.  1995.  Applexion together with Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company has designed a highly original, innovative process, which makes possible the direct production at the cane sugar mill of a very high quality sugar characterized as Super Very Low Color (SVLC). The basic principle underlying…
Flo-Sun's Cogeneration Program
Cepero, G.R.  1995.  Flo-Sun Inc. concluded that the addition of a large biomass fired cogeneration facility at Okeelanta mill using state of the art power generation technology could significantly reduce energy costs and provide additional profits through the sale of energy to the local utility. The company decided to replace their existing…
Environmental Auditing, The CSR Sugar Mills Group Experience
McIlroy, W.A., Smith, R.J., et.al.  1995.  This paper highlighted some of the needs and benefits associated with environmental auditing as experienced by the CSR. There are six main types of environmental auditing: organizational audit, site contamination audit, environmental management audit, compliance audit,…
Environmental Aspects of the Columbia Sugar Industry
------------.  1995.  Conscious of the agroecological advantages of the Cauca River Valley, which makes it possible to harvest cane year round, with excellent quality soils and adequate availability of water resources – which are not, however, permanent nor guaranteed – the sugar cane sector is working on diverse fronts to…