Timing is critical when purchasing a CEMS
Robert L. Mullowney
February 2010
Putting in power generation? A boiler, Thermo Oxidizer, gas turbine or process that is fired? Are you burning, gas, oil, coal, wood, biomass or maybe a combination of fuels?
The last thing some companies think of when putting in these projects ...
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Cryogenic Processing: Why & When?
Kelly Brannick; Freez-it-Cleen
January 2010
Cryogenic Processing
In 2008, Freez-it-Cleen created a buzz with a unique cleaning process that is saving the ethanol industry millions of dollars through improved ...
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Thermal hydrolysis in biomass feedstock conversion processes
Contributed by HRS Process Technology
December 2009
Introduction Thermal Hydrolysis is a thermal process and its goal is to prepare biomass for a more efficient conversion to bioethanol. It is a process necessary for second generation biofuels where the micro ...
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Optimize energy efficiency, biogas collection in anaerobic bioreactors
Contributed by Geomembrane Technologies Inc.
November 2009
Wet milling corn processing at Casco Inc.
Casco Inc. is all about processing corn products. As one of Canada's biggest and oldest manufacturers of corn-refined ingredients, its products are used in more than 60 industries ...
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The Wet Surface Air Cooler: a first stage evaporator for ZLD facilities
Chuck Marchetta; Niagara Blower Company
October 2009
Zero Liquid Discharge Regulations With the high importance of water quality and conservation, it's not surprising that Zero Liquid Discharge regulations are becoming more common in many plants around the world. ...
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As clear as mud
Penetrate deeper into sludge blanket and discover significant energy savings
Jack Evans; Hawk Measurement America
September 2009
Maintaining the balance By definition, wastewater treatment works are extremely high-energy users and running them efficiently requires a fine balance of biological and hydraulic parameters ...
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BlueFire Ethanol turns waste into cellulosic ethanol
Arnold Klann; BlueFire Ethanol
August 2009
Concentrated Acid Hydrolysis with BlueFire Ethanol While science fiction plotlines are written to entertain audiences with stories contrary to known reality, "Back to ...
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Pneumatically conveying biomass fuel for a coal-fired power plant conversion
Jeremiah Wann; Imperial Systems Inc.
July 2009
Adding wood biomass to fuel stream A large coal-burning power plant that wanted to added wood biomass to the coal fuel stream contacted Imperial Systems ...
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Increasing dryer capacity and ethanol production while decreasing energy utilization with Pavilion Technologies
June 2009
East Kansas Agri-Energy East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE), located at the end of the Corn Belt in Garnett, Kan., has been producing ethanol from corn since June 2005 ...
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Improved ion chromatographic method for carbohydrate profiling of biomass feed stocks for biofuel production
Linda Lopez; Dionex Corp.
March 2009
Background
Enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic materials is a critical step in the conversion of plant sugars into biofuel. Dilute acid hydrolysis is commonly used during pre-treatment in the production process ...
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