VOC Emissions From Citrus Processing Plants

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Buff
Keyword(s):  
Test Methods ◽  
Title V ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
Significant Deterioration ◽  
Emission Data ◽  
Citrus Peel ◽  
Voc Emissions ◽  
Air Emission ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Florida Citrus

The Florida citrus industry currently consists of approximately 25 citrus processing plants located in 12 counties. Historically, peel dryers have been the only regulated sources of air emissions at citrus plants. Particulate matter (PM) and sulfur dioxide (S02) emissions have been historically the only pollutant regulated from peel dryers. These emissions have generally been addressed in permit applications for peel dryers, along with emissions due to fuel combustion, which include carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Recently, the question of the magnitude of VOC emissions from citrus peel dryers as well as from citrus processing plants has arisen because federal operating permit regulations and prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) regulations would apply if VOC emissions exceed certain levels. In preparing Title V permit applications, several citrus processors have obtained air emission data from peel dryers, including VOC data. These limited data have indicated that VOC emissions can be significant. The citrus industry is planning to obtain additional VOC data in the upcoming processing season in order to better quantify such emissions. This paper presents available industry data in regard to VOC emissions from citrus plants and peel dryers. Test data are presented, summarized, and evaluated. Test methods are also identified and discussed in relation to results obtained. Potential VOC emissions based on mass balance are presented. The citrus peel drying process and operation is discussed in relation to the VOC emissions data. Finally, potential air permitting implications of VOC emissions are discussed. Based on the information gathered in this study, it is concluded that VOC emissions from peel dryers and from citrus processing plants are significant. Most plants would likely be considered as major sources for Title V purposes, and larger plants could be major sources for PSD new source review purposes. Paper published with permission.

scholarly journals Sensory Profile and Acceptability of Juices from Mandarin Varieties and Hybrids

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Carbonell ◽  
S. Bayarri ◽  
J.L. Navarro ◽  
I. Carbonell ◽  
L. Izquierdo
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sensory Attributes ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
Processing Plants

Fresh juices from mandarin varieties, from hybrids, and from blends of these raw materials were evaluated by 100 consumers to determine acceptability, and by 10 trained panelists to quantify sensory attributes. Trained panelists found the juice from Clemenules richer in both mandarin and fresh flavor (odor and taste) whereas Nova juice presented minimum scores for these attributes. These aspects obviously affected the evaluation of acceptability by consumers, who preferred the juice from Clemenules (a Clementine variety) either alone or blended in major proportions with less preferred varieties such as Marisol, Hernandina (Clementines), Ortanique or Nova (hybrids). Nova juice was rejected by most consumers, but accepted by a small group of them. These results are of great importance for the European citrus industry since Clemenules is the most abundant variety and will constitute the main source of raw material for processing plants.

scholarly journals Florida's Citrus Canker Eradication Program (CCEP): Annual Economic Impact on Florida's Fresh and Processed Grapefruit Industry

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2005 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas H. Spreen ◽  
Marisa L. Zansler ◽  
Ronald P. Muraro
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Citrus Canker ◽  
Resource Economics ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Eradication Program ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
Florida Citrus

In the analysis presented in this paper, the benefits of the CCEP are predicted through an analysis of the Florida citrus industry under the scenario that citrus canker has become endemic. The estimated net change in revenue in the fresh and processed markets and the additional costs of production were the measurements of the predicted benefits. This is EDIS document FE534, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published March 2005.

scholarly journals The Fuel Crisis

1974 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. J. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Short Range ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
The Public ◽  
Fuel Demand ◽  
Significant Magnitude ◽  
Industrial Productivity ◽  
Florida Citrus ◽  
Energy Shortage

Based on facts available to the public, almost everyone agrees that an energy shortage or fuel crisis now exists in our country and state. While there is not general agreement about the quantitative aspects of this crisis, there is agreement that it is of significant magnitude to create very great concern about sustaining the current high levels of industrial productivity with its related employment and economic activity. In our complex society and economic system, it is not possible to easily determine all of the causes of the current fuel crisis. To better understand the problems of causing fuel supply to increase to correspond to fuel demand, an effort is made to briefly describe some of the more apparent causes for the fuel crisis. The primary attention and discussion herein are directed toward what may be done, both short range and long range, to help overcome the fuel crisis from the point of view of the Florida Citrus Industry. Paper published with permission.

scholarly journals Tariff At Risk: Can The Florida Citrus Industry Survive?

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith L. Kolva ◽  
Joseph Heinzman, Jr. ◽  
Yvonne Puente
Keyword(s):  
World Trade Organization ◽  
Orange Juice ◽  
World Trade ◽  
Free Trade Area ◽  
Foreign Competition ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
Trade Area ◽  
The World ◽  
Florida Citrus ◽  
Foreign Competitor

For over 70 years, the Florida citrus industry has been protected from foreign competition by a tariff on orange juice. The orange juice tariff is currently being threatened by negotiations over the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) agreement and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Brazil is the leading foreign competitor to the Florida citrus industry. The tariff prevents Brazil from becoming a large citrus cartel that could take control of the worlds orange juice market. The Florida citrus industry contributes $9.1 billion to Floridas economy and provides jobs for 90,000 Florida citizens. Orange juice production is a key to the strength of Floridas economy. Florida citrus growers argue that the tariff is the most important issue facing the industrys survival. Without the tariff, Florida citrus growers are in danger of going out of business. This could devastate Floridas economy. It is important that Florida citrus growers and FTAA negotiators unite and intensify efforts to protect the citrus tariff and ensure the survival of Floridas citrus industry.

Citrus Diseases Exotic to Florida: Citrus Tristeza Virus–Stem Pitting (CTV-SP)

EDIS ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Levy ◽  
Ozgur Batuman ◽  
Peggy Sieburth ◽  
Ajia Paolillo ◽  
Kuang-Ren Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citrus Tristeza Virus ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
Citrus Diseases ◽  
Florida Citrus ◽  
Tristeza Virus ◽  
Stem Pitting ◽  
Citrus Tristeza

This document is one in a series designed to provide important information on the causal agent, symptoms, and transmission of exotic citrus diseases. This information can be used as an educational tool to raise awareness about these diseases and for scouting and identification efforts. Disseminating information about the diseases to the citrus industry may prevent their introduction and spread in Florida. This document will focus on the exotic viral disease caused by isolates of citrus tristeza virus–stem pitting (CTV-SP). Original version: Chung, Kuang-Ren, and Ronald Brlansky. 2006. “Citrus Diseases Exotic to Florida: Citrus Tristeza Virus– Stem Pitting (CTV-SP)”. EDIS 2006 (7). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp149-2006.

scholarly journals Can Handling Systems

1957 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Stilling
Keyword(s):  
Orange Juice ◽  
Considerable Change ◽  
Considerable Progress ◽  
Mutual Benefit ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
The Past ◽  
Fresh Frozen ◽  
Handling Methods ◽  
Florida Citrus

It is well-known that methods for handling empty cans in can plants and packing plants have been undergoing considerable change during the past few years. I know that many of you here today have been active in promoting such changes and in cooperating with the can producers to the end that the changes may be of mutual benefit. That there has been considerable progress in can handling methods is particularly true of the Florida Citrus Industry — which has used over 1-1/2 billion 6 oz. juice cans annually to pack fresh, frozen concentrated orange juice. Paper published with permission.

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