Fluid Quip Technologies Revolutionizes Ethanol Industry with Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Technology™ at CVEC Ethanol
Exploring Fluid Quip Technologies’ innovative DCO Technology and its integration at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company for increased efficiency and oil yields.
Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) has made a significant announcement regarding the deployment of its cutting-edge Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Technology™ at the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. This breakthrough technology is projected to boost distillers corn oil yields by an average of 20% while also cutting down on energy costs through improved solids control in evaporators.
The partnership between CVEC and FQT has been longstanding, and the implementation of the DCO Technology is a testament to their shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence within the ethanol and distilled spirits industries. Neal Jakel, President of Fluid Quip Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm for introducing the DCO Technology at CVEC, highlighting the potential for unprecedented oil yields that will further solidify CVEC's leadership position in the sector.
Chad Friese, General Manager of CVEC, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the company's dedication to staying ahead of the curve in terms of industry advancements. The integration of FQT’s DCO Technology is poised to deliver substantial benefits to CVEC’s operations, aligning with their mission of embracing cutting-edge technologies for enhanced performance and sustainability.
The DCO Technology™ by FQT optimizes the mechanical separation of distillers’ corn oil from whole stillage, channeling it into the thin stillage stream and refining the stream to minimize fine solids prior to reaching the evaporation and oil recovery systems. This meticulous process not only enhances corn oil yields but also streamlines the operation of evaporators, resulting in lower energy consumption and decreased operational expenditure.
Moreover, the incorporation of DCO Technology™ is part of FQT’s broader initiative, the Maximized Stillage Co-products™ (MSC™) protein systems. This strategic expansion positions the technology as a foundational component for future developments, including the synthesis of high-value proteins from byproducts.
Fluid Quip Technologies and Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company continue to champion efficiency and innovation in the ethanol industry through their collaborative efforts. This alliance underscores their unwavering dedication to excellence in operations and the advancement of sustainable technologies.
About Fluid Quip Technologies
Fluid Quip Technologies® (FQT) stands as a premier technology and process engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. Drawing on extensive experience in the corn wet milling and dry grind ethanol sectors, FQT specializes in driving innovation in agricultural processing industries worldwide. With over three decades of expertise, FQT’s adept engineering and technical leadership continuously evolve new technologies and processing solutions tailored to the biofuels and biochemical sectors.
For more information on Fluid Quip Technologies and their groundbreaking solutions, visit their official website at www.fluidquiptechnologies.com.