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Effect of Temperature and Level of P2O5 on Clarification of Sugarcane Juice
Magpantay, C.M. and Samaniego, R.  1971.  Four mixed juice samples supplied by the Canlubang Sugar Mills were analyzed for pol, Bx, pH, clarity and P2O5 content. The samples were limed and clarified. The effect of the variation in the P2O5 content and temperature of heating on purity, clarity and…
Effect of Pretreatment of Molasses and Recycling of Yeast on Ethanol Fermentation
Samaniego, R. and Srivastas, R.L.  1971.  A study was undertaken on the effect of pretreatment of molasses and recycling yeast for the removal of calcium, potassium coloring matter and colloidal substances on the production of ethanol from the fermentation of molasses. Effect of Pretreatment of…
Simultaneous Production of Fodder Yeast and Alcohol
Peralta, P.R.  1973.  The integrated fermentation process was successfully launched on a commercial scale by Central Azucarera de Don Pedro. The process was conceived to attain the following objectives: First, removal of yeast solid would minimize scaling of the distilling and rectifying columns as well as environmental…
Proposed Program for Reduction of Bagasse Consumption in Sugar Centrals
Gloria, M.F.  1973.  With increasing attention being given to the commercial utilization of by-products, the idea of maximizing the use of its fuel potential so that more excess bagasse can be available for other purposes has to be seriously considered. Presented in this paper are suggested program for…
Pollution and the Sugar Industry
Gloria, M.F.  1973.  A pollution control program should be undertaken to minimize pollution. However, to be truly effective, such a program should have the complete support of top-level management in industry as well as that of the public and other agencies concerned with protecting the environment. Pollution and the Sugar Industry. Sugar News…