Sugar Production: High-Efficiency Separation & Thermal Technology

SonFlow Free Flow plate heat exchangers feature an enlarged plate gap and zero metal-to-metal contact points along the primary flow stream. As a result, suspended cane fibres, bagacillo, and pulp pass smoothly through the channel without trapping, extending continuous production runtime between CIP flushes from days to multiple months.

In sugar evaporation stations, low-pressure vapour generated across vacuum pans carries substantial latent heat. The SonFlow Condenser plate unit incorporates an oversized vapour connection port to minimize pressure drop under deep vacuum. Process vapour condenses against circulating cooling water, generating high-temperature condensate that routes directly back to boiler feedwater systems, significantly lowering fuel consumption.

Clarifier underflow mud contains high concentrations of abrasive sand, soil, and cane fibres. ABEL HM piston diaphragm pumps completely segregate the abrasive slurry from reciprocating mechanical pistons via durable elastomer diaphragms. The pump automatically throttles flow as chamber pressure builds up to 16 bar, yielding exceptionally dry filter cakes and minimizing residual sucrose losses in discarded mud.

The DanPumps S-FP series incorporates semi-open impellers and double mechanical seals with external flush circuits. For medium-viscosity molasses solutions and concentrated evaporated syrups, it delivers steady non-cavitating flow and easy in-situ maintenance. For high-Brix massecuite slurries laden with solid sugar crystals, Lecoqimex engineers specify dedicated positive displacement pumps.