Sep 5, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a global leader in advanced technologies for the biofuels, beverage alcohol and biochemical industries, announced strong results from their cutting-edge Low Energy Distillation™ (LED) and Grain Neutral Spirits (GNS) technologies after 12 months in operation at the Three Rivers Energy (TRE) facility in Coshocton, Ohio.
“Our LED and GNS systems have been running at the TRE facility for over 12 months and are providing results that outperform the guarantees of purity and energy reduction,” said Neal Jakel, President at Fluid Quip Technologies. “This represents the third installation of FQT’s proprietary LED systems which are helping ethanol facilities around the world significantly reduce energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint.”
Three Rivers Energy is committed to producing high-quality renewable fuels while reducing its carbon footprint. The success of FQT’s LED and GNS systems aligns with their mission, enabling them to enhance their production capabilities, reduce energy consumption, and optimize their resource utilization.
“The GNS system is producing ultra-pure alcohol exceeding specifications, and we have seen significant energy savings with the LED system over time,” said Eamonn Byrne, COO and Director, Three Rivers Energy. “We’re happy to have partnered with Fluid Quip Technologies to install these state-of-the-art solutions that have driven efficiencies, improved our product portfolio and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
About Fluid Quip Technologies
Fluid Quip Technologies® (FQT) is a premier technology and engineering firm based in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. FQT was founded on extensive experience within the agricultural processing, corn wet milling and dry grind ethanol industries. FQT’s skilled engineering and technical leadership has been developing new technologies and process solutions applicable to the beverage, biofuels and biochemical markets for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.fluidquiptechnologies.com.
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