Innovation Owner
Miss SUNANTHA MAFUEANG
Student
Details
This study analyzes factors influencing sugar loss in sugarcane processing by examining nine key variables. The findings provide insights into improving production efficiency by managing machinery performance, impurities, and burnt cane.
Sugar production from sugarcane is a complex process that requires precise control. One of the major issues is sugar loss, which can result from various factors, particularly "burnt cane," before being sent to the mill. This affects the quality of the sugarcane and the efficiency of sugar extraction, along with the performance of the machinery and the properties of the cane, which impact the amount of sugar extracted.
This study aims to analyze the factors that influence sugar loss in the sugar production process, using quantitative data from a sugar factory. Nine variables were examined, including:
- Mechanical efficiency
- Machine downtime per day (Stoppage)
- Cane waiting time per day (Due to Cane)
- Sand content in cane juice
- Pol extraction efficiency
- Overall working time efficiency
- Cane juice purity
- Cane sugar content (C.C.S.)
- Burnt cane
The results showed that mechanical efficiency, cane sugar content, and the amount of sand or impurities in the cane juice were significantly correlated with sugar loss. Reducing sugar loss in the production process can be achieved by improving machine efficiency, reducing impurities in cane juice, and managing burnt cane, which will improve sugar production efficiency in the future.
Objective
The objectives are to analyze factors and correlations affecting sugar loss, develop a regression model for prediction, and propose guidelines to improve production efficiency.
- To analyze the factors affecting sugar loss in the sugarcane production process.
- To study the relationships between variables that influence sugar loss in the sugarcane production process.
- To develop a regression model for predicting sugar loss in the production process.
- To propose guidelines for improving and reducing sugar loss in the sugar production process.