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Spray Engineering Devices drives Parag Agro’s 7000 TCD expansion
Industry News- Jan 08,26
SED’s phased modernisation programme has enabled Parag Agro to scale sugar production to 7,000 TCD while achieving significant gains in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Pune (Maharashtra)
Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED), a leading Indian clean-tech process engineering company, has has successfully delivered and commissioned critical modernisation and expansion technologies for Parag Agro Foods & Allied Products Pvt Ltd at its sugar facility in Ravadewadi, Pune (Maharashtra). The upgrade has enabled the plant to expand its capacity to 7,000 tonnes of cane crushed per day (TCD) while substantially strengthening overall energy efficiency.
The project integrates SED’s advanced steam-saving technologies and high-efficiency process equipment, marking a significant milestone for both companies. With this expansion, Parag Agro reinforces its position as a strong player in the sugar industry, operating a facility designed for superior thermal performance and a reduced carbon footprint through smarter energy utilisation.
Vivek Verma, Managing Director, Spray Engineering Devices Limited, said: “At SED, our mission is to help sugar manufacturers expand capacity while reducing their environmental footprint. The Parag Agro project demonstrates how falling film evaporators and honeycomb calandria pan designs, compatible with low-temperature crystallization, can deliver significant efficiency gains while supporting sustainable growth.”
Yashwardhan Dahake, Chairman, Parag Agro Foods & Allied Products Pvt. Ltd., added: “This modernization has enabled us to expand production while lowering operating costs and energy use. With SED’s technologies, we are confident of achieving stronger performance benchmarks and contributing to broader industry sustainability goals.”
Following the upgrade, Parag Agro has achieved a crushing capacity of 7,000 TCD, with steam consumption reduced to 21–22 per cent on cane with B-molasses diversion, compared to 32 per cent earlier. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of SED’s modernisation strategy in delivering real-time energy savings alongside higher production levels.
At the core of the modernisation are two Falling Film Evaporators (FFEs) commissioned in Phase I, with two additional FFEs added under the Phase II expansion. Each unit features a heating surface of 5,000 sq m and operates at steam pressures of 170–180 kPa, significantly enhancing steam economy and thermal efficiency across the plant.
The expansion also includes three new Spray Continuous Pan (SCP) chambers installed alongside the existing SCP chambers commissioned in Phase I. Designed to operate on low-grade vapours instead of prime steam, the system enables precise boiling at 85–90°C, reduces operating costs and delivers substantial energy savings.
The modernisation forms part of a phased upgrade, with Phase I and Phase II collectively adding two FFEs, three SCP crystallisation chambers and specialised condensate heaters for raw and sulphited juice. These additions are engineered to optimise heat recovery and crystallisation efficiency throughout the plant.
All newly installed systems—including FFEs, SCP chambers and condensate juice heaters—have been seamlessly integrated with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS), enabling real-time monitoring and automated control of flow, temperature and level parameters. This integration strengthens operational stability and ensures consistent performance throughout the crushing season.
The project also involved precise engineering to synchronise existing evaporation bodies with the newly added units, enabling smooth and reliable operation under varying loads. With commissioning aligned to the start of the crushing season, Parag Agro is now equipped to meet expanded production targets while achieving improved energy and cost-efficiency benchmarks.
Established in 1992, Spray Engineering Devices Ltd (SED) is among the fastest-growing technology-driven companies, providing integrated energy-saving equipment and solutions for the water, biofuel, jaggery and sugar industries across more than 40 countries. Specialising in thermal waste heat recovery, evaporation, crystallisation, heat exchange and condensation systems, SED holds over 100 global IP protections and operates three hi-tech manufacturing units in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Recognised by the Government of India for its in-house R&D, SED continues to pioneer sustainable innovations that redefine efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Spray Engineering Devices
Vivek Verma
Parag Agro Foods
Sugar industry
Plant modernisation
Energy efficiency
Clean-tech engineering
Falling film evaporators
Steam optimisation
Sustainable manufacturing
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