Case Study: Optimization of Rare Sugar Production for Leading Sugar Company
Overview
This sugar processor is a leading company specializing in the production of rare sugars. They are committed to delivering high-quality sweeteners through efficient and sustainable processes. However, challenges in their existing chromatography system prompted the need for an optimized solution to improve purity, recovery, and resource efficiency.
The Challenge
They had previously invested in a chromatography system that consumed excessive amounts of water relative to the purity and recovery rates achieved. The company aimed to enhance its process by setting two different performance targets:
- Achieve 97.5% Purity with 93% recovery.
- Achieve 99% Purity with 90% recovery.
Additionally, the company sought to optimize production rates while reducing water consumption to enhance sustainability.
The Solution: Prosep's Phoenix Benchtop Chromatography System
To address these challenges, they collaborated with Prosep and implemented the Phoenix benchtop chromatography system. This system provided advanced separation capabilities, enabling them to determine what is required to fine-tune their process
Results and Benefits
After running their feedstock through the Phoenix system, and successfully optimizing the production, purity and recovery, they were able to meet and even exceed many of their performance targets.
- Purity: Exceeded 97.5% purity.
- Recovery: Surpassed 90% recovery.
- Production Rate: Attained a production rate of 90 lbs*DS/ft² resin per day.
- Water Efficiency: Maintained an optimal water ratio of 1.5, significantly reducing water consumption compared to their previous process, which had a water usage ratio greater than 3.0!
In Conclusion
The implementation of Prosep's Phoenix chromatography system allowed this processor to achieve many of their objectives and make important discoveries about the others. By reducing water usage and improving yield, the company strengthened its position as a leader in the rare sugar market, aligning with its commitment to sustainability and innovation in sweetener production.
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