The Sustainability Journey Within Our Bogasari Group
Adi Witono, Bogasari
Established in 1971, Bogasari Division, the biggest flour mills in Indonesia, as part of Indofood Group, committed to run it’s operations as well as to protect the environment by adhering to the relevant rules and regulations related to environmental management, taking preventive measures against covering water, air and soil pollution through continuous assessment and improvement of environmental practices taking into consideration the regulatory development and new technologies to contribute to the resources conservation.
The environmental concern was used as one of consideration for production process innovation, including material, energy use, water efficiency, as well as the involvement of employees and our consumer.
Through all that has been done by Bogasari, several environmental awards have been given by the government and international institutions.
CRONOS roll, the one and only indefinite chilled roll
David Balaguer, Balaguer Rolls
Cronos roll is the latest innovation launched by Balaguer rolls Group in the field of flour milling compression rolls, this unique roll is casted by single poured material being the one and only indefinite chilled cast iron rolls ever made. The special properties of this new casting grade allow the roll to run at lower temperature than standard smooth sandblasted rolls normally seen at milling sections, lower roll temperature helps to get a cooler flour which is one of the desires of every miller. Cronos material itself help the rolls to maintain its matt finished during operation what makes no needed to be re-sandblasted unless a pressure excess is applied to the rolls.
Hardness of these rolls is lower than any other smooth roll ever seen before however it has the ideal hardness which guarantees the ideal wear resistance.
Cronos material can be supplied for any brand or model of smooth sand blasted rolls.
The new features of this revolutionary roll means a new era on compression rolls technology for flour milling industry.
The importance of moisture control and measurement throughout the flour milling process
Neal Cass, Hydronix
In this session, Neal Cass, from Hydronix will discuss the importance of moisture control and measurement throughout the milling process. You will learn:
- Why do you need to measure moisture?
- Where do you typically measure moisture?
- How do you control moisture?
- Which methods are used to measure moisture?
- What are the real benefits of moisture control with a grain dryer case study?
- How to connect to the wider world?
Advanced Mycotoxin detection in stored grain – in milling plants
Peer Hansen, i-Grain
A milled product is never better than the raw material it is made of, and the primary “raw material,” the grain is the most important! Insects pose some risk but when infestation develops into fungus growth and consequent generation of Mycotoxins like Aflatoxin, Zearalenone, DON, Ochratoxin etc. then values and product quality are at stake.
iGRAIN has introduced a new generation of the famous CO2-sniffer, called All-In-One Super Sensor. This advanced sensor measures: CO2 (infestation), grain moisture, organic volatile gases, and two other parameters. The sensor data gives the miller an overview of the grain condition in all silo cell: Mycotoxin risk, infestation, and moisture condition, the predicted safe storage time, and possible new threats. All data are available on user’s smart phone.
This technology reduces losses of grain and optimizes sustainability in the food supply chain which is also energy saving, better for the environment and food safety. www.i-grain.net
Novel method of rice flour production for environmental friendliness
ASSOC. PROF. Sirichai SONGSERMPONG, PH.D., Kasetsart University
The traditional rice flour production uses wet milling method which consumes a lot of water and generates a lot of waste-water which needs waste water treatment. Green house gas emission is a lot which is not environmental friendliness. The energy consumption is high. Therefore, freeze grinding method is developed to replace the wet grinding. This method doesn’t use water, therefore, no waste-water, no green-house gas emissions, less energy consumption, more sustainability and more environmental friendliness. The freeze grinding process involved soaking the rice samples in liquid nitrogen before grinding in a dry grinding machine. Freeze grinding using the hammer mill significantly reduced both the average particle size and lower percentage of damaged starch content, higher yield and much less energy consumption. The freeze grinding process was a viable alternative to the traditional wet grinding process. The traditional rice flour production uses wet milling method which consumes a lot of water and generates a lot of waste-water which needs waste water treatment. Green house gas emission is a lot which is not environmental friendliness. The energy consumption is high. Therefore, freeze grinding method is developed to replace the wet grinding. This method doesn’t use water, therefore, no waste-water, no green-house gas emissions, less energy consumption, more sustainability and more environmental friendliness. The freeze grinding process involved soaking the rice samples in liquid nitrogen before grinding in a dry grinding machine. Freeze grinding using the hammer mill significantly reduced both the average particle size and lower percentage of damaged starch content, higher yield and much less energy consumption. The freeze grinding process was a viable alternative to the traditional wet grinding process.
Embracing Sustainability: The Environmental Benefits of Rice Flour Processing through Wet Milling Technology
Tripop Boonmuan, Maxtex
The Maxx Series Rice Flour Processing by Wet Milling Technology represents a groundbreaking innovation that not only transforms rice flour processing but also champions environmental conservation and sustainability. This abstract elucidates the multifaceted benefits of the Maxx Series, ranging from water conservation to reduced energy consumption, minimized waste generation, and enhanced product quality. Through strategic soaking of rice grains and innovative water recycling systems, the Maxx Series minimizes water usage, addressing the critical issue of water scarcity. Additionally, its reduced energy consumption and cleaner separation of rice components lead to a decrease in carbon footprint and waste generation. The high-quality rice flour produced by the Maxx Series not only commands premium prices but also promotes resource efficiency and circular economy principles. By embracing the Maxx Series, we propel ourselves toward a more sustainable future, where innovation and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
Introduction of wudeli and revolution of equipment and tech
Raymond Ma, Wu De Li
Established in 1989, WuDeLi is the biggest flour mill group in the world, and also China, with a capacity of 80000t/d.
I will talk about the companies past and present, which will contain the most important evolutionary innovations.
Transformations in Wheat Processing Industry
Philipp Fritschi, Bühler
Continuous transformation of the wheat processing industry is one of the key factors to ensure continuous maximizing of the benefits. This Transformations enhancing as well economical, ecological and quality outcomes to the industry.
Knowing that the industries is challenged by many factors, new food trends and meet the increasing consumer demand, we have to focus more on solutions to support our next generation. It is essential to implement measures with Smart intelligence which to ensure high quality products, while ensuring economical yields and reducing losses in production or health prospectives. New generations of mills and new processing technologies, like Mill E3 will change the landscape with its 3 efficiencies of Space, Time and Energy.
As Sustainability ranks more and more important in the wheat processing industry, the awareness and transparency have to be given to the consumers. Finding solutions to mitigate the impact is importance to Bühler. The company invests a lot to creating breakthrough technologies and market-specific solutions to help its customers to achieve a sustainable benefit. Bühler has been partnering with science institutes and applied research for many years in order to learn more about the new technologies to enhance the transformation of the Wheat processing industry. The created long-term Ecosystem will accelerate the impact into the global and regional industry, as well as to the commercial success of companies.
Bühler technologies help achieve commercially viable yields.
How to recondition rolls to improve mill performance
Lee Deon, Yenar
Many flour mills face inefficient mill performances, experiencing elevated energy costs, higher ash content, lower flour extraction rates, and compromised flour quality. One contributing factor to these problems is the difficulty of reconditioning roller mill rolls correctly. The extensive effort, time, and cost required for this process often lead mills to not recondition the rolls as often as they should. When mills do execute roll reconditioning, many times it is not done accurately. This means the mills are operating with semi-worn-off rolls or with inaccurate flute profiles and roll tapers, resulting in detrimental effects on the mill. Our session aims to address these challenges by sharing effective techniques for reconditioning rolls, ensuring precise flute profiles on break rolls, and accurate taper on reduction rolls to enhance overall mill operations. Additionally, we will explore the relationship between inaccurate or worn-off rolls and their adverse effects on mill performance.
