Journeys
THE ROAD TO THE BIO-CAMPUS
Fluid Quip Technologies is on a mission – decades of pioneering design, development, and technological breakthroughs in bio-based engineering are paving the road to the bio-campus of tomorrow. Our experience and knowledge help to keep the biofuel industry moving forward and on track producing more products with additional revenue today… and tomorrow.
Knowledge
FQTalks are 60-minute informational webinars that can be viewed, on-demand.
Proteins Today
48% • 50% • 58%
Advanced technologies and other sustainable practices allow production of protein and fiber ingredients at scale.
Higher Alcohols Today
GNS • USP • Commercial alcohols
Produce high quality beverage grade and commercial grade alcohols with lower energy requirements than traditional production systems.
Future Higher Proteins
60% • 70% • 80%
Higher-value protein from existing plants.
Carbohydrates
Lower CI Sugars for the Green Economy
Reduced carbon footprint, improved sustainability.
ALTERNATIVE Proteins
Meat without the cow, eggs without chickens.
High quality food proteins from plants.
Biobased Products
Yeasts • Enzymes • Oils
A wide variety of high-value products from sustainable sources.
Fibers for:
Textiles • Building materials
Get more value from every kernel.
Biochemicals
Acetic Acid • Succinic Acid • 1,3-propanediol • N-butanol
The building blocks of the sustainable bioeconomy.
FQTalks
FQTalks #40 – Finding More Corn Oil in Your Ethanol Facility, BOS-Front End Oil Separation
The principles behind oil availability from corn. Grind parameters, the role of ethanol extraction of oil in the fermenters, Brix Oil Separation principles.
FQTalks #41 – Basic Engineering: Creating a Mass & Energy Balance
A deep dive into data management in an ethanol facility. Data is knowledge. How to collect, analyze, and use data to make decisions in your plant. What is a mass balance and how to create one. What is the value of this?
FQTalks #42 – Dedert Dryers
The ring dryer principles. Operation, value, and advantages of flash drying high value products.
FQTalks #43 – Automaton Part 2, Featuring Trident Automation
We stepped up the knowledge in this show. Bringing in Jerry Wenzel, Chief Knowledge Officer for Trident Automation. We get into setpoint deviation, PLC vs DCS, Valve travel, process variability, Loop tuning.
FQTalks #44 – Water Balance 101
The ins and outs of water flow through your plant. How to tell when you are out of balance and how to fix it. Special focus on the ways water enters the plant that you are not aware of.
FQTalks #45 – Creating a 5 to 10 Year Plant Capital Improvement Strategy
Not sure how to plan for a future state of the plant? What should I consider in projects, how do I anticipate technology changes and additions, or even the development of new technology. How can I be ready to take advantage of revenue gains as they come up? We walk you through a step by step process to create a plan and get organized for the future of your plant.