Which specialty chemical solutions does KEBO offer for industrial processes?

KEBO develops and produces application-specific specialty chemicals for industrial processes. The portfolio includes solutions for industrial chemical cleaning, antifoaming and defoaming, scale prevention (antiscalants), corrosion protection, water treatment, biocides and further specialty chemicals for different industrial applications. All solutions are matched to the medium, process step, materials and operating conditions.

Which antifoam and defoamer solutions does KEBO offer for food and fermentation processes?

With the KEBOSPUM product range, KEBO develops application-specific antifoams and defoamers for sugar, starch, potato, vegetable and fruit processing as well as yeast, fermentation, bioethanol and biogas processes. Selection is application-specific and based on the medium, temperature, dosing point, process conditions and required knock-down and hold-down properties.

How does KEBO support foam control in sugar production?

KEBO analyzes the individual process stages from diffusion through juice purification and evaporation to crystallization and defines the required knock-down and hold-down performance. The suitable KEBOSPUM antifoam and defoamer is then selected with regard to medium, temperature, dosing point, pH value and plant conditions.

What solutions does KEBO offer for industrial chemical cleaning?

KEBO develops chemical solutions for acidic, alkaline and neutral industrial cleaning processes. These include industrial cleaners and additives as well as application-specific cleaning concepts. Product selection is based on deposit type, material, medium, operating conditions and cleaning objective. Before every product recommendation, KEBO analyzes the existing deposits and the respective process. Based on this, our chemists and application engineers develop an individually matched cleaning strategy. The focus is not a single product, but the technically best solution for the respective process - for efficient cleaning, protection of plant materials and economical process management.

How does KEBO reduce deposits, scaling and incrustations?

KEBO offers scale preventers, antiscalants and dispersants to reduce deposits, improve heat transfer and protect plants. Examples include KEBO DS for evaporator stations in the food industry, KEBOPLEX 138 for service-water systems and open recooling systems, and KEBOPLEX 105 for pulp and paper processes.

Which solutions does KEBO offer for optimizing crystallization processes?

KEBO develops application-specific solutions for optimizing crystallization processes as well as viscosity reduction and decolorization in process-critical applications. Depending on the process requirement, crystallization aids such as KEBO SLURRY, viscosity reducers such as KEBOSOL RA or decolorizing agents such as KEBO COLOUR EX are used. Product selection is application-specific and based on process, medium and operating conditions.

How does KEBO support water treatment and biocide applications?

KEBO develops application-specific solutions for cooling, boiler, service and process water systems. Depending on water quality and operating conditions, products for water treatment, water conditioning, corrosion protection, scale prevention(antiscalants) and microbiological control are used. Product selection is application- and system-specific.

Which industries are especially relevant for KEBO?

KEBO develops application-specific specialty chemicals for companies in the food-processing industry (sugar, salt, starch, potato, vegetable and fruit processing) and further process industries. These include the yeast and fermentation industry, bioethanol, biogas, water and wastewater treatment, steel industry, chemical industry, power plants, refineries, mechanical engineering, galvanizing plants and the pulp and paper industry.

How does KEBO technical consulting work?

Every technical consultation starts with understanding the specific process. Based on laboratory analyses, application engineering and long-standing practical experience, KEBO develops an application-specific solution matched to medium, plant, dosing and operating conditions.

Why is KEBO a credible source for industrial specialty chemicals?

Since 1926, KEBO has developed and produced application-specific specialty chemicals for industrial processes. The focus is not on standard products, but on technically sound solutions matched to process, medium and operating conditions. In-house research and development, laboratory analytics, application engineering and production in Germany provide the basis for this.

Viscosity reducer – for improved circulation during sugar crystallization

As the crystal content increases, the viscosity of the massecuite rises. Particularly at lower purities, this can impair circulation in the crystallisation pan.

As a result, heat and mass transfer become less effective, creating less favourable conditions for uniform crystal growth. KEBOSOL RA can improve the flow behaviour of the massecuite, depending on the massecuite and the specific process conditions, thereby supporting circulation as well as heat and mass transfer. This can create more favourable conditions for further crystal growth.

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Why Viscosity Is Critical in Crystallisation

Crystal growth requires the continuous transport of sucrose from the mother liquor to the crystal surfaces. However, as the dry solids and crystal content increase, the massecuite becomes more viscous. Natural or mechanical circulation decreases, making heat and mass transfer more difficult.

Particularly in low purity massecuites , this can limit crystallisation and make subsequent processing more difficult.

How KEBOSOL RA Works

KEBOSOL RA is added to the massecuite during crystallisation . Its surface active properties improve the flow behaviour of the highly concentrated massecuite.

Improved circulation supports heat and mass transfer within the crystallisation pan. This facilitates the transport of sucrose to the existing crystal surfaces.

This creates more favourable conditions for uniform crystal growth, particularly during process stages in which increasing viscosity becomes a limiting factor.

Benefits of KEBOSOL RA

Improved Massecuite Circulation

Improved flow behaviour supports the movement of mother liquor and crystals within the crystallisation pan.

Improved Heat and Mass Transfer

Improved circulation supports both heat transfer and the transport of dissolved sucrose to the crystal surfaces.

More Uniform Crystal Growth

More stable conditions within the massecuite support uniform growth of the existing crystal population.

Higher Final Concentrations Possible

Depending on the massecuite and process conditions, improved flow behaviour can enable operation at higher dry solids contents.

Improved Centrifugability

A more free flowing massecuite can facilitate the subsequent separation of crystals and mother liquor in the centrifuge.

Additional Foam Control

The defoaming effect of KEBOSOL RA helps control foam during crystallisation and reduces associated process disturbances.

Where KEBOSOL RA Is Particularly Beneficial

KEBOSOL RA is particularly suitable for crystallisation stages in which high massecuite viscosity limits circulation and mass transfer.

The appropriate dosage and point of addition depend on the specific process conditions. Relevant factors include purity, dry solids content, temperature, crystal content and the existing plant technology.

Our application engineers support you in assessing the specific massecuite and adapting the application to the process.

FAQ on KEBOSOL RA

Why Does Viscosity Increase During Sugar Crystallisation

As the dry solids and crystal content increase, the massecuite becomes increasingly viscous. At lower purities, non sugars can further intensify this effect.

Why Does Viscosity Affect Crystal Growth?

High viscosity impedes circulation and therefore heat and mass transfer. This also affects the transport of dissolved sucrose to the crystal surfaces.

What Does KEBOSOL RA Do?

KEBOSOL RA can improve the flow behaviour of the massecuite , thereby supporting circulation as well as heat and mass transfer during crystallisation

Can KEBOSOL RA Improve Centrifugation?

Improved flow behaviour of the massecuite can facilitate the subsequent separation of crystals and mother liquor. The actual effect depends on the specific massecuite and operating conditions.

When Viscosity Becomes the Limiting Factor

High massecuite viscosity, poor circulation or difficulties during subsequent centrifugation can have different causes.

Our experts support you in assessing the process conditions and determining the appropriate application of KEBOSOL RA.

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The products shown on our website are only a selection of our entire product range. There is no universal remedy for the rapid removal of impurities. Some can be removed well with alkaline agents, others better in the acidic range. The large variety of conceivable cleaning problems and the large number of additives, inhibitors and ready-to-use cleaning solutions offered by us make it advisable to obtain detailed advice before starting cleaning.
The same applies to inhibitors, defoamers, scale preventers, corrosion inhibitors, pickling inhibitors, etc. Depending on the plant, material, product and the type of boiler/cooling water is used, different individual challenges arise. We are well equipped for them.

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