Distilleries generate effluent to the tune of 10 to 12 liters per liter of alcohol they produce. This hazardous effluent is concentrated four time before being fired into boiler. Where the heat energy is used for producing steam and power. While the ash generated in this process is potassium rich source. The same is approved by FCO for agricultural use. BENEFITS • First of its kind bulk fertiliser in India which is the only source of Natural Potash. • Source of secondary and micronutrient. Lesser Chloride count helps in preventing chloride injury especially in crops like tobacco, potato, vegetables, etc. • Supplements the Potassium in natural manner, thereby, reducing the dosage of other chemical potash fertilizers. Product can be produced from 2 methods: Spent wash incineration and Spray drying spent wash from sugarcane distilleries only.
