Cane Sugar Refining - Purolite
Cane Sugar Refining - Purolite
Cane Sugar Refining - Purolite
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Nanofiltration Recovery of Regenerants<br />
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<strong>Cane</strong> <strong>Sugar</strong> <strong>Refining</strong> with Ion Exchange Resins<br />
One of the main drawbacks of an ion exchange resin decolorization process is the<br />
production of wastes during the regeneration procedure. The production of highly colored<br />
salty effluents has found an answer with the use of nanofiltration (NF). The brine<br />
recycling plant permits a decrease in the waste rejection up to 75-90%. The retentate<br />
contains a concentrated fraction of BOD which can more easily be disposed of and the<br />
permeate containing NaCl and small color bodies can be reused for regenerating the<br />
decolorizing resin. This combination of resin and membrane processes is especially<br />
attractive for plant locations where the waste disposal is a critical issue.<br />
Regenerant Recovery System<br />
Decolorization Effluent/<br />
Demineralization Influent<br />
<strong>Purolite</strong><br />
A500PS<br />
(Styrenic<br />
MP SBA)<br />
Regenerant<br />
Influent<br />
10% NaCl/0.5% NaOH<br />
<strong>Purolite</strong><br />
A860S<br />
(Acrylic<br />
MP SBA)<br />
Softener/<br />
Decolorization<br />
Influent Syrup<br />
<strong>Purolite</strong><br />
C150S<br />
(Styrenic<br />
MP SAC)<br />
Regenerant<br />
Effluent Holding<br />
Tank – NF Feed<br />
Nano<br />
Filtration<br />
System<br />
NF Permeate<br />
Regenerant<br />
Recovery<br />
Recovered<br />
Regenerant<br />
Brine Tank<br />
NF<br />
NaOH<br />
Make-up<br />
Fresh NaCl<br />
Make-up<br />
Tank<br />
Concentrated<br />
Regenerant<br />
(NF Retentate)<br />
to Secondary Post<br />
Treatment or Drain<br />
Caustic to Clean<br />
NF System Before<br />
Going to Makeup<br />
Tank