# Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2031 of 12 November 2019 establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions for the food, drink and milk industries, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2019) 7989) (Text with EEA relevance), Division 13.1: Energy efficiency

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

BAT 35. In order to increase the energy efficiency, BAT is to use an appropriate combination of the techniques specified in BAT 6 and one or a combination of the techniques given below.
Technique
Description
Applicability
(a)
Pressing of beet pulp
The beet pulp is pressed to a dry matter content of typically 25-32 wt-%.
Generally applicable.
(b)
Indirect drying (steam drying) of beet pulp
Drying of beet pulp by the use of superheated steam.
May not be applicable to existing plants due to the need for a complete reconstruction of the energy facilities.
(c)
Solar drying of beet pulp
Use of solar energy to dry beet pulp.
May not be applicable due to local climatic conditions and/or lack of space.
(d)
Recycling of hot gases
Recycling of hot gases (e.g. waste gases from the dryer, boiler or combined heat and power plant).
Generally applicable.
(e)
Low-temperature (pre)drying of beet pulp
Direct (pre)drying of beet pulp using drying gas, e.g. air or hot gas.
Table 28
Indicative environmental performance level for specific energy consumption
The upper end of the range may include the energy consumption of the lime kilns and dryers.
Specific process
Unit
Specific energy consumption (yearly average)
Sugar beet processing
MWh/tonne of beets
0,15-0,40

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2019/2031/annex/division/13/division/13.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2019-2031/annex/division-13/division-13.1
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