ROLL OF HEAVY CHEMICALS 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
RAGUPATHI.S
Register No: 13PCH0654

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 HEAVY

CHEMICALS 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.RAGUPATHI 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. RAGUPATHI with Reg. No. 13PCH0654, a research scholar of
Master of Science in physics at Selvamm Arts and Science College (Autonomous),
Namakkal affiliated by Periyar University, Salem. Hereby I declare that the
dissertation, entitled “ROLE OF HEAVY CHEMICALS USED IN SUGAR
INDUSTRY” submitted by me in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
award of the Degree of Master of science 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

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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 thank Dr. P. Selvaraj, Correspondent, Dr. B. Kaviethra
Nandini, Secretary, Dr. K. S. Arulsamy, Administrative Director, Dr. N.
Rajavel, Principal, Selvamm Arts 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), Namakkal for giving valuable guidance, admiring
advice and constant encouragement throughout my project work.
My thanks are due to all my staff members, Department of Chemistry,
Selvamm Arts and Science (Autonomous), Namakkal for their encouragement.
My sincere thanks to the 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. RAGUPATHI

CONTENTS

CHAPTE PAGE
TITLE
R NO. NO.
I INTRODUCTION 1
 II AIM AND SCOPE 12
III REVIEW OF LITERATURE 13
ROLL OF HEAVY CHEMICALS USED FOR
IV 16
PROCESS
PROCESS INVOLVED IN SUGAR
V 36
PRODUCTION
VI RESULT AND DISCUSSION 46
VII CONCLUSION 51
REFERENCES 52