| Abstract: | The Energy Expenditure in the Rasp Station of Potato Starch Production. Three different types of potato rasps being used in Polish Starch Industry were tested: ZT-300 “Spomasz” (Poland). Holthuis (Holland), RU 80-500 Nivoba (Holland). Optimum throughputs depending on energy consumption per one ton of potatoes and disintegration factor were determined. The results confirmed the assumption that increase of throughput decreases electrical energy consumption, however is restricted by disintegration efficiency (factor min. 90%). The latter effects quantity of bound starch on potato pulp and yield of potato starch recovery at the same time. The optimum throughputs for the three rasps were determined. |
