Essays about: "sugar MILLS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words sugar MILLS.

  1. 1. Feasibility analysis of upgrading the cogeneration unit of George Washington sugar mill in Cuba

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Joakim Ginste; Sascha Partanen; [2020]
    Keywords : CEST; cogeneration; levelized cost of energy; net present value; sugar mill; CEST; kraftvärmeverk; energiproduktionskostnad; nettonuvärde; sockerbruk;

    Abstract : Cuba’s government has set a goal to generate 24 percent of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The country’s many sugar mills have been identified as key contributors to reach this goal as their cogeneration units have the potential to significantly increase Cuba’s electricity production from biomass by upgrading them to bioelectric plants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Microwave Heat Treatment of Black Liquor for the Degradation of Hemicellulose

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Maja Rydgård; [2020]
    Keywords : lignin; biofuel; black liquor; heat treatment; microwave heating; chemical engineering; kemiteknik; Technology and Engineering; Chemistry;

    Abstract : The largest use of fossil petroleum is the production of fuels. Hence, finding sustainable alter-natives is an important step to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. One such alternative is to produce fuel from biomass, such as waste products from agriculture and the forest indus-try. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy Scheme Proposal for Small Sugar Mills for Maximum Power Generation and Bagasse Saving during Harvesting Season

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Barbro Rosenberg; Markus Tenfält; [2019]
    Keywords : bagasse; sugar; mill; Cuba; energy; biofuel; power; generation; CHP; industry; cogeneration; bagass; sockerbruk; Kuba; energi; biobränsle; kraftproduktion; CHP; industri; kraftvärme;

    Abstract : Energy systems have significant importance for social development, not least in developing countries. A well-developed energy system can contribute to economic, ecological as well as social sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hybridization with CSP in a Cuban sugar mill

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Iris Vesterberg; Sofia Westerlund; [2018]
    Keywords : Cuban sugar cane industry; bagasse; concentrating solar power; hybrid power plant; electricity generation;

    Abstract : Kuba har i dagsläget ett högt beroende av importerad olja, för att tillgodose sin växande efterfrågan på elektricitet. Importen sker främst från Venezuela. Detta beroende gör Kuba känsligt för ändringar i oljepriser samt det politiska klimatet. Den nuvarande krisen i Venezuela har haft en betydande inverkan på Kubas elproduktion. READ MORE

  6. 5. An investigation of new markets for the bagasse in Cuban sugar mills

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Emanuel Onoszko; Mattias Hallersbo; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Historically, the production and exportation of sugar have been of immense significance for Cuba and although sugar remains to be the product of most vitality in the mills the diversification of sugar cane usage is now of a greater extent. This development has resulted in an increased production and consequently the mills provide by-products in a more considerable degree. READ MORE