GENERAL Molasses is the thick dark brown syrupy liquid left after sucrose has been removed from the mother liquid in sugar manufacture. There is two type of molasses – cane molasses and beet molasses. Blackstrap molasses is the syrup from which no more sugar can be obtained economically.Synonym of molasses – Treacle.Main composition of molasses at 75 % Dry MatterCane molasses Beet molassesSucrose 30 – 40 % 48 – 52 %Reducing sugars 15 – 20 % 0.2 – 1.2 %Organic non-sugar matter 9 – 12 % 12 – 17 %Sulphated ash 3 – 11 % 3 – 10 % … [Read more...]
OIL TANKER OPERATIONS (Discharging) – Conventional Tanker Basics
OIL TANKER OPERATIONS (Discharging) Good planning is the hallmark of efficient tanker operations.Prior arriving at the discharge port an exchange of information between the ship and the terminal will take place. Once the vessel is tied up at the terminal, a ship-shore checklist will have to be filled out. The general safety checks and precautions will be the same as given for the loadport. Since pumps will be running at the discharge port, special attention will have to be given to monitor the safe running of the pumps. Pumproom ventilation should be running throughout operations. Proper … [Read more...]