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Methods of alcohol production available to the cane sugar refiner

Journal Article · · Sugar J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5167520
The three methods of fermenting sugar feedstocks, namely, batch, batch recycle and continuous culture are described. With the current emphasis on fuel alcohol from sugar cane products, new techniques for dealing with the effuent stillage are required. Other areas for improvement include the fermentation process itself and the various distillation methods. New technology in these areas together with the economic considerations involved are reviewed.
Research Organization:
Technical Development, Tate and Lyle Agribusiness Ltd.
OSTI ID:
5167520
Journal Information:
Sugar J.; (United States), Journal Name: Sugar J.; (United States) Vol. 44:6; ISSN SUJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English