Kauppila, D.J., and Barnes, G. (2003) An experimental study into the extraction performance of sieved portions of prepared cane. In: Proceedings of the 25th Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. pp. 1-9. From: 25th Annual Conference Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, 6-9 May 2003, Townsville, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

Prepared cane is a saturated fibrous material possessing considerable mechanical strength at high compactions. The bulk of the energy associated with crushing the prepared cane blanket is consumed in deforming the fibres that contain only a small percentage of the high brix juice. The finer 'pith' material, on the other hand, contains the majority of the high brix juice and has relatively little mechanical strength. This paper presents some of the findings of a preliminary study into the extraction performance of two sieved portions of prepared cane, classified as 'fibres' and 'fines'. The investigation was primarily focussed on quantifying the extraction energy of the two materials, and made comparisons of the combined extraction performance of the two sieved portions with that of prepared cane. Preliminary results show that an energy saving may be achieved in processing the materials separately. The concept of producing a value added low-grade paper product in suitably equipped sugar factories is revisited.

Item ID:	14725
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISSN:	0726-0822
Keywords:	crushing; energy; extraction; paper; sieving
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2017 04:05
FoR Codes:	09 ENGINEERING > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091399 Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	86 MANUFACTURING > 8601 Processed Food Products and Beverages (excl. Dairy Products) > 860199 Processed Food Products and Beverages (excl. Dairy Products) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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