Beet-Sugar Handbook

The first all-in-one reference for the beet-sugar industry<br /> <br /> Beet-Sugar Handbook is a practical and concise reference for technologists, chemists, farmers, and research personnel involved with the beet-sugar industry. It covers:<br /> * Basics of beet-sugar technology<br /> * Sugarbeet farming<br /> * Sugarbeet processing<br /> * Laboratory methods of analysis<br /> <br /> <br /> The book also includes technologies that improve the operation and profitability of the beet-sugar factories, such as:<br /> * Juice-softening process<br /> * Molasses-softening process<br /> * Molasses-desugaring process<br /> * Refining cane-raw sugar in a beet-sugar factory<br /> <br /> <br /> The book ends with a review of the following:<br /> * Environmental concerns of a beet-sugar factory<br /> * Basics of science related to sugar technology<br /> * Related tables for use in calculations<br /> <br /> <br /> Written in a conversational, engaging style, the book is user friendly and practical in its presentation of relevant scientific and mathematical concepts for readers without a significant background in these areas. For ease of use, the book highlights important notes, defines technical terms, and presents units in both metric and British systems. Operating problem-solving related to all stations of sugarbeet processing, frequent practical examples, and given material/energy balances are other special features of this book.