A preliminary study on the application of membrane separation technique for the refining of the sugarcane wax from filter press cake
Date of Publication
2000
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Chemical Engineering
Honor/Award
Awarded as best thesis, 2000
Abstract/Summary
Abstract. With the increasing demand on the vegetable waxes, various studies have been conducted to recover sugarcane wax from filter press cake. However, the wax obtained on such studies has qualities not desirable for industrial application.
In the present study, membrane separation technique and washing with water on the extraction and refining of the cane wax has been integrated. The effect of such modification on the quality of the recovered wax has been studied. Experimental results showed the effectiveness of the membrane in the removal of the pigments in the wax laden solution. The recovered was has a color comparable to Carnauba Wax, a highly known commercially available vegetable wax. The washing with water on the other hand eliminated some of the impurities in the wax even before extraction. Test results on the Melting Point Determination is relatively higher compared to the data showed in previous literatures. Scanning Electron Microscopy was used to study the morphology of the membrane before and after extraction.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10016
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
106 leaves
Recommended Citation
Cruz, D. B., Quitasol, I. B., & Salonga, R. J. (2000). A preliminary study on the application of membrane separation technique for the refining of the sugarcane wax from filter press cake. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_honors/144
