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Economic feasibility of recycling chiller water in poultry processing plants by ultrafiltration
Economic feasibility of recycling chiller water in poultry processing plants by ultrafiltration
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Saravia, Horacio
Houston, Jack E.
Toledo, Romeo
Nelson, Heather M.
Houston, Jack E.
Toledo, Romeo
Nelson, Heather M.
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
The poultry industry is the single largest agribusiness industry in Georgia and one of the most important in the United States. It is also facing multiple water usage problems stemming from rising water and sewer charges and an increase in pollution regulations. One way to reduce water usage and volume of wastewater is through recycling the chiller water used in processing. Food scientists and applied economists at the University of Georgia are collaborating on research to evaluate the operational and economic effectiveness of ultrafiltration membrane technologies (polymeric) at a pilot poultry processing plant in Georgia. On-site tests of membrane systems are underway. Preliminary economic analysis is highly positive (return rate = 45.6 %) and consistent with results from other manufacturing settings where similar systems have been employed. Economically efficient technological breakthroughs are essential if the U.S. poultry industry is to continue operating competitively.
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Sponsored by:
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Water Science Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Water Resources Institute
The University of Georgia, Water Resources Faculty
Date Issued
2005-04
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