Factory Engineering Posters
Application of near-infrared spectroscopy in the Louisiana sugarcane industry
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The implementation of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in the Louisiana (LA) sugarcane industry has made significant progress, offering a rapid and reliable approach to improve sugarcane quality assessments for factories and growers
Characterization of gas ashes from sugar-mill chimneys in Tucumán, Argentina
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025During the sugarcane milling process, bagasse is separated and burnt in boilers for steam generation. The incineration generates a residue known as bagasse ash, consisting of two fractions: bottom ash, which settles at the bottom of the boilers, and fly ash, which is carried away by the gases released into the atmosphere through the chimney after the particles are filtered out with gas scrubbers.
Evaluation of fibrous sorghum for as an alternative fuel in bagasse boilers in Tucumán, Argentina
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025To evaluate fibrous sorghum as a potential alternative fuel in bagasse boilers and compare it with other biomass types, 15 samples of a commercial Silero-type hybrid (high fiber), 15 samples of bagasse from sugar mills, and 15 samples of RAC (agricultural harvest residue) were analyzed.
Improvements in the heating and evaporator stations in a mill in Tucumán, Argentina
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025The efficiency of the evaporation plant contributes significantly to determine the exhaust steam demand and energy efficiency of the plant. Exhaust steam consumption in Tucumán can be improved by modifying the evaporation operation scheme, which generally requires investments, to a greater or lesser extent depending on the modifications made.
Revamping cooling water treatment to enhance system integrity at Providencia’s Distillery
Last Updated: junio 11, 2025Providencia’s Distillery faced significant challenges in its cooling water system due to contamination by sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB), and insufficient process monitoring for early deviation detection. To address these issues, the acid-based treatment was replaced with an alkaline regimen, alongside a comprehensive overhaul of the treatment chemistry to better manage corrosion, scaling and microbiological growth