Raw sugar factory and refinery practice at Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc. (CADPI), Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines. Special topic: Direct analysis of cane using core sampler and nir spectrophotometer

Date

12-2014

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Jerico Z. Alcantara

Abstract

Field practice, including observation of actual operations and practical applications, was conducted at Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc. (CADPI).CADPI, located at Nasugbu, Batangas, is a sugar manufacturing company with its own refinery. In the field practice, sugar processing was observed from the entrance of canes to the factory until packaging and storage of products. It also includes the observation of the different departments of the factory, namely Mills Department, Boiling House Department, Refinery, Boilers Department, Quality Control Department, and Environmental Management and Safety Department. Aside from that, a special topic on sugar cane analysis using core sampler and NIR spectrophotometer was incorporated. The operation of the newly installed core sampler was observed, analyzed and discussed. It was also compared to the conventional method used in the factory.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Document Type

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