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By-Product Utilization |
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are several by–products of sugar that
add value to the industry. Molasses is
used for production of rectified spirit, which is used
as a feedstock for production of chemicals as well as
potable liquor. The country has been producing about
1.7 billion liters of alcohol utilizing 75-80%
molasses production in the country. The surplus
molasses is either exported or carried forward to the
next sugar season resulting in quality deterioration.
Ethanol is used as a blend fuel with
gasoline in the transport sector. The ethanol
programme is bound to bring an assured market at a
better price than what they get from alcohol. It is
widely anticipated that the Government will move in
line with happenings in markets like Brazil. It is
quite possible that it may increase the quantum of
ethanol mix in petrol from the current five per cent
to 10 per cent.
Bagasse, another by-product of the sugar
industry, which constitutes about 30% of cane
processed for production of sugar, is used as a fuel
for generation of steam and power to meet the process
requirements. Co-generated power apart from being a
renewable source of energy is also most eco-friendly .
The Government of India has a vision plan to increase
the share of renewable energy to 10% by the year 2010.
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E.I.D.Parry has set up a Refinery Plant at Nellikuppam |
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The Pudukottai plant has the rare distinction of employing women on the shop floor, which is a unique feature in the industry |
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