Step 1: Analysis of the existing production process and gathering of
the plant information associated with the use of material
resources, generation of wastes, and production costs; selection
of key factors determining the production efficiency
includes water consumption, electricity consumption, fuel
oil consumption, and starch loss.
Step 2: Detailed evaluations and measurements of the four key
factors; analysis of material mass and water mass balances.
Step 3: Conclusions of the measurements; selection of appropriate
approaches for prevention and minimization of waste
generation.
Step 4: Design and implementation of potential clean technology
options to the tapioca starch plants; evaluation of the
implementation results in terms of resource reductions
and cost savings.