16 Questions
What is bagasse?
The fibrous residue of the cane stalk left after crushing and extraction of the juice
What is the average moisture content of mill-run bagasse?
50.0%
What does the calorific value (CV) of bagasse depend on?
Soluble solids, moisture, and ash content
Which component makes up the majority of bagasse fibre?
Pentosans
How much exhaust steam is required per ton of cane in a modern raw sugar factory?
300 kg
What is the net CV of bone dry bagasse if W = 0, S = 2, and A = 3?
$17,659 kJ/kg$
What is the main difficulty in producing particle board from bagasse?
The high cost of imported synthetic resins
Which country has tested the pelleting method for bagasse storage?
Hawaii
What is the typical yield for the production of bagasse pulp using the Kraft process?
48 percent
What is the main market for particle board made from bagasse?
Inner partitions and furniture
What is the most widely used method of bagasse storage?
Bale storage
How many kilowatt-hours can be produced per tonne of mill-run bagasse with modern equipment?
450 kWh
What is the composition of the actual sulphate cooking liquor used in the Kraft process for bagasse pulp production?
$4:1$ mixture of caustic soda and sodium sulphide
What must the bagasse utilized for cement-bonded particle board not contain more than?
$0.5$ percent of sugar on a bone dry basis
What is the minimum number of hours per year for the generating station to be economical when producing electricity from bagasse?
$7,800$ hours
'Wet bulk storage' applies when bagasse is to be used for which purpose?
Pulp production
Test your knowledge about the composition and calorific value of bagasse, the fibrous residue left after sugarcane crushing and juice extraction. Explore the percentage composition of fibre, moisture, and soluble solids in mill-run bagasse.
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