"This representative suggested a pH adjustment to our syrup which has added production to our corn oil extraction system. It was a relatively easy process change, we did a little research to prove the theory and then implemented the process change during our fall shut down. This is one of many changes that will add revenue to United Ethanol long term."
“We’ve also installed an automated valve on our corn-oil extraction system unit with the intention of helping us capture more efficiencies. A new product is being tested as an emulsion breaker to replace
what we’re currently using in corn oil recovery. Estimated savings from this alteration is $4,000 per month."
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"We recently installed a controlled cavitation unit on a trial basis to see if it will provide production benefits. This unit is supposed to optimize particle size of the corn before fermentation, which should equate to additional yield. The trial will wrap up by the end of 2011, and we’ll have data to help us decide if this unit should be part of our production process long term."
GreenShift has a line of "Desiccation Cavitation Technology (page 8) HERE", but no word about Cavitation recently and no idea if this is related. GreenShift has the Tornado Generator that provides the Desiccation:
"GreenShift's patented Tornado Generator™ is a remarkable technology that accelerates compressed air to supersonic speeds to almost instantly grind, flash desiccate, atomize and homogenize solids and liquids into micron sized powders."
If you are one who likes to put together puzzles then you may want to see if this piece fits. "This unit is supposed to optimize particle size of the corn" may be a direct reference to the Tornado Generator's ability to produce "micron sized powders".
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You haven't lived until you've been involved in the cleaning process at an ethanol plant shut-down.
Got me interested. If you could tell me a typical work day during shutdown . . .
BIOF Returns To Profitability!
Corn Oil Extraction On Track!
CC In The Morning!
http://www.bfenergy.com/news/Q3_2011_Earnings_Release_11_09_11_FINAL.pdf
“Our business performed well in the third quarter, and our entire team contributed to the improvement in our results,” said Scott H. Pearce, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We were able to effectively manage the tight corn supply during the quarter, while benefiting from the increase in demand and improved commodity margins resulting from the summer driving season. We also successfully executed on planned improvements during our fall shutdowns and are on track to have corn oil extraction on-stream at our facilities by the end of the year.”
Mr. Pearce continued, “Margins strengthened from the second quarter and continued to show strength in October. With our seasonal downtime behind us, and industry supply and demand tighter than they’ve been for some time, we believe we are poised for a strong fourth quarter.”
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