G. Larsson Starch Technology -- Tapioca starch production - Codipsa 4, Paraguay

Summary

This video highlights Larson Sweden's global journey in starch production, showcasing their expertise in designing and implementing cutting-edge technology for tapioca starch plants. The focus is on their collaboration with Paraguay-based Cipsa 4, where Larson's state-of-the-art European technology helped enhance production capacity, quality, and efficiency while minimizing water consumption and labor. The plant’s advanced features, including automated systems, centrifugal sieves, and rotary vacuum filters, significantly improve product quality and reduce environmental impact. Larson’s dedication to innovation ensures competitive global pricing and superior quality, positioning them as a leader in starch manufacturing technology.

Takeaways

• 😀 Larson Sweden entered the Asian market in 1982 with a complete starch factory in Thailand, expanding its global presence.
• 😀 In Paraguay, Larson designed and commissioned its first complete starch manufacturing plant in South America (CPSA 4).
• 😀 CPSA 4 was built using European technology and has a daily production capacity of 100 tons of starch, with the ability to double that capacity in the future.
• 😀 Larson's technology enables CPSA 4 to produce top-quality tapioca starch at competitive prices, aiming for global market competitiveness.
• 😀 The collaboration between Larson's designers and CPSA's technicians focused on improving plant capacity, yield, starch quality, and reducing water wastage and energy consumption.
• 😀 Larson's fully automated, state-of-the-art system reduces the workforce required to operate the plant. CPSA 4 only needs two operators despite its high production capacity.
• 😀 CPSA 4's yield ranges between 93-95%, significantly higher than the industry average of 85%.
• 😀 Larson's technology helps halve water consumption compared to other systems, contributing to better sustainability.
• 😀 Inspection of hydrocyclones is simplified with Larson's design, requiring only minutes instead of hours compared to traditional equipment.
• 😀 The plant uses Larson's centrifugal sieves for starch extraction, which offer excellent performance with zero maintenance and guaranteed longevity.
• 😀 Larson's rotary vacuum filter in CPSA 4 improves dewatering time, increasing overall production efficiency and quality while maintaining high hygienic standards.

Q & A

What was Larson Sweden's first product delivery and to which market?

Larson Sweden's first product delivery was made to their home market in 1950.

What major project did Larson Sweden undertake in 1982?

In 1982, Larson Sweden delivered a complete starch factory to Thailand and developed a strong presence in Asia.

Why did Cadpa look for world-class technology abroad?

Cadpa realized that to be competitive globally, they needed to produce high-quality tapioca starch at competitive prices, which required world-class technology.

What technology did Cadpa opt for after evaluating different production plants?

Cadpa opted for European technology from Larson after evaluating different producers of machinery and equipment for starch production.

What were the main goals when collaborating with Larson for the starch plant design?

The main goals were to improve the plant's capacity, yield, and starch quality, while reducing water wastage and energy consumption.

How long did the entire process from concept to commissioning of Cadpa 4 take?

The entire process from concept to commissioning of Cadpa 4 took only 12 months.

What is the capacity of Cadpa 4 and how many operators are required to run it?

Cadpa 4 has a production capacity of 100 tons of starch per day and requires only two operators to run the system.

How does Larson's technology reduce water consumption compared to other systems?

Larson's state-of-the-art technology and automated wet milling area reduce water consumption by half compared to other systems.

What feature makes inspecting hydrocyclones simpler in Larson's system?

Larson's hydrocyclones are designed to be inspected easily in just a few minutes, unlike other systems which can take 6 to 8 hours to inspect.

How does Larson's rotary vacuum filter benefit the starch production process?

Larson's rotary vacuum filter helps eliminate liquid early in the process, giving longer dewatering time and improving efficiency compared to comparable machines.