Energy use in maple operations
A summary of a presentation on energy efficiency in maple production.
Topic: Syrup Production
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Why change the maple grading system?
Thoughts on the value of implementing the new maple grading system.
An Alternative Measure of Yearly Maple Syrup Production
Typically, production is measured in terms of the number of gallons produced. In order to evaluate the effects of season length of maple syrup production I propose an alternative measure of seasonal maple syrup production, “Yield-per-Tap/Day.”
Boiling Clean With Air
I have been using the bubbler now for six years. I have found that the bubbler allows me to boil as hard as I want without using any defoamer. Pumping natural clean air into the pans is better than adding defoamer of any kind to make a good tasting and pure product.
Avoiding equipment trouble
Common problems with sugaring equipment and how to avoid them.
Guidelines for the Improvement of Combustion Efficiency for Maple Producers
How to increase efficiency of evaporators of various fuel types.
Metabolism Off-Flavor In Maple Syrup – Part II: Remediation of metabolism off-flavor in maple syrup
The objective of this study was to examine several possible remediation techniques to determine which, if any, was most effective in reducing or removing metabolism off-flavor from maple syrup.
Alternative fuels for evaporators
Wood chips, wood pellets, and used vegetable oil can all be used to fire properly adapted evaporators. Each has advantages and challenges.
Industry Review Air Injection Technology and Its Use in the Production of Maple Syrup
In recent years, some maple equipment manufacturers have sold air injection (AI) technology equipment for the production of maple syrup. For purposes of the recent industry review conducted by the International Maple Syrup Institute, air injection technology is defined as the forced introduction of air through a series of perforated pipes submerged in boiling sap in the front and/or back pan of a maple syrup evaporator.
Technical Position Paper on Air Injection
The use of air injection technology in the maple industry can be defined as: the forced introduction of air through a series of perforated pipes submerged in the boiling sap in the front and /or back pan of a maple syrup evaporator. Several studies conducted in recent years have investigated aspects of the use of air injection technology in the process of maple syrup production.