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O&M Services

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Sugar Factory Operation & Maintenance Services

  • Every year during the months of March and October, Sugar cane is sowed.

  • The Farmers later harvest the Cane and transport the cane via tractor trolley and Truck to the Mill whether for the processing of Sugar begins

  • Cane juice is first prepared in fibrous form through a set of Cane cutters and fibrisor.

  • Juice is extracted from a set of 3/4/6 roller milling tandem.

  • Extracted juice mixed with water is sent to the Boiling house for sugar processing

  • This juice is heated and then treated with Milk of lime, Sulphur dioxide or phosphoric acid

  • The treated juice is then further heated and sent to the Clarifier for continuous settling.

  • The clear juice collected from Clarifier is evaporated to a syrup stage bleached by desired chemicals and then sent to vacuum pans for further concentration and Sugar grain formation.

  • Another residue from Clarifier is Press Mud which is being used as Manure in the Cane field by the Farmers

  • The sugar grain is separated from Molasses in Centrifugal machines, Dried, Graded and sent to Storage Bins accordingly graded size where Sugar is weighed, packed and sent to Sugar bag storage house.

  • Bagasse is the Fibrous residue of the Cane stalk that is obtained after cane crushing and Extraction of juice. This is being used as Major fuel for steam generation in boilers.

  • Another achievement and step to work self-reliance by the sugar industry has been reduced to its dependency on the State Electricity Board.

  • The final residue from the Cane is Molasses which is further Fermented and Distilled to manufacture different types of Liquors and Alcohols for blending in petroleum products. 

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Sugar Factory Maintenance: An Essential Part of Operation

  • Plant maintenance is an important service function of an Efficient Production system. It is usually referring to the methods, strategies and practices used to keep a Sugar factory running effectively

  • In the Sugar factory operation, there are different types of maintenance Practice in standard practices.

  • Off-Season Maintenance (Planned Maintenance) —Every year, during the off-season (June to October), which lasts for about 6 to 7 months, the sugar factory undergoes a major maintenance overhaul. This includes dismantling, repairing, and reassembling the entire plant. The sugar plant maintenance during this period ensures the factory is fully prepared for the next crushing season.

  • Preventive Maintenance During Season – Preventive maintenance focuses on performing specific tasks before failure occurs. This maintenance is critical in ensuring the long-term functionality of equipment in sugar factory operations.

  • Running Maintenance During Season – It includes those maintenance activities that are carried out while the machine or equipment is running.

  • Scheduled/Shutdown Maintenance – Scheduled or shutdown maintenance refers to the regular inspections of machinery and systems known to require attention. These checks help ensure that the factory's equipment stays in working condition during the sugar factory maintenance period.

  • Corrective Maintenance – Corrective maintenance occurs after a failure has happened. This involves repairing, replacing, or restoring faulty parts or equipment to reduce future failures and maintain optimal sugar factory operation.

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