ROLL OF PH AND DOUBLE SULPHITATION TECHNIQUE

USED IN SUGAR INDUSTRY

A dissertation submitted to the Periyar University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of the degree of

DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY

Submitted by
GOWTHAMAN.S
Register No: 13PCH0648

Under the Guidance of

MISS.D.SARANYA ,M.Sc., M.Phil,
Assistant Professor in Chemistry

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
SELVAMM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
Nationally Accredited at ‘A’ Grade (2nd cycle) by NAAC
UGC Recognized 2(f) and 12(B) Institution
Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem.
Namakkal – 637 003.
MARCH – 2015
MISS.D.SARANYA ,M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Assistant Professor in Chemistry,
Selvamm Arts and Science College (Autonomous),
Namakkal.

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the dissertation, entitled “ROLE OF PH AND DOUBLE
SULPHITATION TECHNIQUE USED IN SUGAR INDUSTRY”submitted to the Periyar
University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of
Chemistry is a record of original research work done by S.GOWTHAMAN during the period
2013-2015 of his study in the Department of Chemistry at Selvamm Arts and Science College
(Autonomous), Namakkal, under my supervision and guidance. The dissertation has not formed
the basis for the award of any Degree / Diploma / Associate ship / Fellowship or any other
similar title to any candidate of any other University.

Head of the Department Signature of the Guide

Examiners:

1.

2.
 DECLARATION
I am S. GOWTHAMAN with Reg. No.13PCH0648, aresearch scholar of Master of
Science in Chemistry at Selvamm Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Namakkal affiliated
by Periyar University, Salem. Hereby I declare that the dissertation, entitled “ROLE OF PH
AND DOUBLE SUPITATION TECHNIQUE USED IN SUGAR INDUSTRY”submitted by
me in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of
Chemistry is a record of my original research work.

I declare that this dissertation is the product of my own work, that it has not been
submitted before for any degree or examination in any other University and that all the sources I
have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged as complete references.

Signature of the Candidate

Place:

Date:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 I express my deep sense of gratitude to the mercy of God for showering His blessings and
grace on me to fulfill this humble attempt.

I wish to thankDr.P.Selvaraj,Correspondent,Dr.B.KaviethraNandini,Secretary,Dr. K.
S. Arulsamy, Administrative Director,Dr.N.Rajavel,Principal,SelvammArts and Science
College (Autonomous), Namakkal for providing me the opportunity to undergo M.Sc,Course in
this college.

My faithful thanks are due to Mr. M.MUTHUUMAR,M.Sc., M.Phil,Ph.d Assistant

Professor & Head, Department of chemistry, Selvamm Arts and Science College (Autonomous),
Namakkal for his suggestions and encouragement.

I desire to declare my gratitude to my supervisor,Miss.D.SARANYA, M.Sc.,

M.Phil.,Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Selvamm Arts and Science College
(Autonomous), Namakkalfor giving valuable guidance, admiring advice and constant
encouragement throughout my project work.

My thanks are due to all my staff members, Department of Chemistry, SelvammArts and
Science(Autonomous), Namakkal for their encouragement.

My sincere thanks tothe salem co-operative sugar mills ltd mohanur

I am much thankful to all my parents, family members and friends for their everlasting
support and patience.

S. GOWTHAMAN

CONTENT
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I INTRODUCTION1

II COMPOSITION OF CANE & CANE JUICE7

III DIFFERENT SYSTEM OF IMBIBITION 12

IV LIME PREPARATION UNIT 15

V MATERIALS AND METHODS38

VI STANDARDISATION PROCEDURE FOR 39

CONTROL CLYNAMIC PH METER

VII CONCUSION 54

VIII BIBHIOGRAPHY 55