Why Use Defoamers in Industrial Sugar Production?
Nov 28, 2024Industrial sugar production is the process of extracting sugar from sugarcane or beets using modern technology and equipment, and finally refining it into white sugar. Compared with traditional hand-made workshops, this method has higher efficiency, more stable product quality and greater production capacity.
Industrial sugar production usually has the following steps:
Material preparation: collect sugarcane or beets, wash and cut them into pieces;
Juice extraction: use professional machines to make the essence of the raw materials flow out
Impurity removal: add lime to help the sugar juice become clear
Concentration: remove excess water through distillation
Crystallization and separation: let crystals gradually form in the sugar solution, and then use a centrifuge to separate it from the sugar water to obtain raw sugar
Refining: remove impurities and process raw sugar into white and smooth white sugar.
Why use defoamers?
Foam problems often occur in the sugar production process, especially in the juicing and concentration stages. These foams hinder the smooth progress of the process and may even reduce production efficiency. Therefore, the appropriate use of defoamers can solve this problem.
The negative effects caused by foam are mainly:
- Reduced production: Foam takes up space, which reduces the actual amount of liquid, and naturally reduces the production.
- Damage to quality: Foam may contain impurities, which will affect the purity and quality of sugar in the long run.
- Increased energy consumption: The extra energy and materials consumed to remove foam will undoubtedly increase production costs.
- Damage to equipment: If there is too much foam, it is easy to cause equipment failure, which will increase maintenance costs.
What are the benefits of industrial sugar defoamers?
Defoamers can effectively reduce the generation of foam, improve production efficiency, ensure that product quality is not disturbed, and can also reduce energy consumption and protect the safe operation of equipment. When used properly, it can greatly increase industrial profits and improve product quality.
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