Potential for generation of public electricity in cane sugar factories

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Sugar Azucar; (United States)

OSTI ID:5587463

Torisson, T

Sugar cane is the most efficient crop for the conversion of solar energy into biomass. The possibility of conservation of energy in cane sugar producing countries by substituting bagasse for imported oil, was studied in Guyana, South America and financed by the World Bank. The concept of cogeneration was considered, where the heat energy generated by burning bagasse of high fiber content is converted into steam and used both for electricity generation and generation of internal power. Several methods of achieving energy efficiency in this process were discussed such as efficient generation and use of the steam by using high pressure boilers, drying and pelletization of bagasse, and using sugar cane trash as fuel. About 40% of the bagasse could be available for the generation of electric energy. A method for evaluation of the power potential showed that the quantity of public electricity produced, depended on certain important process parameters, fiber content, steam conditions and process steam. The cost effectiveness of the project increases with increasing fiber content in the sugar cane.

• Research Organization: VBB-SWECO, Malmo, Sweden
• OSTI ID: 5587463
• Journal Information: Sugar Azucar; (United States), Journal Name: Sugar Azucar; (United States) Vol. 79:4; ISSN SUAZA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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