Milling efficiency and technology

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Research outcomes: Optimised mill transport and logistics. Mill capacity and efficiency is optimised through improved processes, technology and value chain coordination and collaboration.

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    Improved batch pan monitoring, control and optimization - a soft sensor approach : SRDC final project JCU018
    (SRDC, 2001) Schneider, PA
    Cane sugar is manufactured in process vessels called vacuum pans, which are closely supervised by operating personnel, known as pan boilers. Traditionally, the pan boiler’s job has been made easier through the use of a control system based on electrical conductivity. However, conductivity-based vacuum pan control is far from perfect, since it requires continual attention from the pan boiler to ensure that the vacuum pan is running efficiently.
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    Hygroscopic water in sugarcane : final report 114
    (CSR, 1990) Mangion, MJ; Player, MR
    At the 1989 Workshop on Cane Analysis conducted by the Sugar Research Council it emerged that the best technical method of cane analysis for the Australian industry was the direct cane analysis method (DCA) employing the wet disintegrator technique. This method involves comminuting a sample of prepared cane with a weighed amount of water and then analysing the resultant liquid extract. The analysis of cane is determined by calculation, making allowance for the degree of dilution by the added water. This calculation also makes allowance for some water in sugar cane which is not available for solution of the dissolved substances in juice. This water is commonly referred to as bound water or hygroscopic water.
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    Calibration of a density meter : final report PR92005
    (BSES, 1992) Sanders, DH
    The Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC), as part of its continuing investigation into precision density meters, purchased an EXAC Model 8300EX 12A mass flow meter with density measuring capabilities. This instrument will be tested in four sugar mill laboratories in the 1992 crushing season comparing results with those obtained by the conventional cane payment method ie brix hydrometer. Prior to conducting these trials ASMC requested BSES assistance in calibrating the instrument against the standard bix hydrometer using pure refined sugar solution.