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Factors responsible for the spontaneous combustion of molasses: In the case of certain factories when the low-grade massecuite are boiled at a little high temperature. T he certain ingredients of molasses are overheated & thus causing higher carbon content. After centrifuge the final molasses is sent to storage tanks with high temperature means...

Molasses deterioration is a common phenomenon during storage in the tanks. Molasses has a tendency to undergo rapid destruction & ultimately leading to know about spontaneous combustion. The phenomenon of spontaneous combustion occurs purely by virtue of certain chemical reactions. Basically, it is an “exothermic reaction”. This...

Key Considerations in Molasses Cooling: Molasses is a viscous fluid, and its viscosity changes significantly with temperature. This impacts the design and efficiency of cooling systems.  Maintaining the right temperature is crucial for both quality and process requirements.  The amount of heat required to raise or lower the...

Types of Molasses Coolers :Finned Tube Coolers These coolers use tubes with fins to increase the surface area for heat transfer, enhancing the cooling efficiency.  Plate-type coolers offer advantages like compactness and easy cleaning, making them a practical option.  These systems utilize the principle of evaporation to lower the...

Why cool molasses? Molasses contains sugars that can degrade and lose their fermentable properties if stored at high temperatures. Cooling helps to minimize these losses. Cooling reduces the risk of microbial growth and unwanted chemical reactions that can lead to spoilage and changes in molasses properties. In ethanol production, cooling is...