“Enhanced Viscosity – Improved Processing – Superior Product Quality.”
Thickeners are high-performance additives used in the sugar industry to improve viscosity, enhance
clarification, and aid in solid-liquid separation during processing. They are primarily applied in juice
clarification, syrup concentration, and effluent treatment, ensuring smooth operations, higher recovery,
and improved product quality.
Role in Sugar Processing
In sugar manufacturing, the separation of impurities from juice and syrup is a critical step. Thickeners
improve this process by:
Increasing viscosity to allow suspended particles to settle efficiently.
Enhancing flocculation for better solid-liquid separation.
Improving filterability in juice clarification and filtration systems.
Stabilizing process streams for consistent sugar quality.
Reducing turbidity and color in clarified juice.
Types of Thickeners Used
Natural Polymers (Starches, gums).
Synthetic Polymers (Polyacrylamide-based formulations).
Polyelectrolyte Blends for high-performance clarification.
Key Benefits for Sugar Mills
Improved juice clarity and higher sugar recovery.
Faster settling of impurities with reduced chemical usage.
Reduced load on filtration and centrifugation equipment.
Consistent viscosity for stable downstream processing.
SEnhanced wastewater and effluent treatment performance.
Application Area
Juice clarification and settling tanks.
Syrup concentration and stabilization.
Filter aid in vacuum filters and clarifiers.
Effluent treatment plants (sludge thickening & dewatering).
Conclusion:
Thickeners are an essential processing aid in sugar industries, ensuring efficient clarification,
consistent viscosity, and improved sugar quality. With the right thickening agents, sugar mills can
achieve higher operational efficiency, reduced losses, and lower overall processing costs.
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