Through the development of advanced
bio fuel technologies we seek to improve the efficiency of
producers worldwide. Our technology has received an enthusiastic
reception from corn ethanol producers as well as companies
exploring next generation cellulosic and algal
biofuels.
PDX is recognized for its technologies for
realizing exceptional efficiencies in many industries. Now, its
potential for optimizing Ethanol production is gaining attention.
Although traditional corn-based Ethanol production provides the
clear near-term opportunity, Gen 2 and Gen 3 processes demonstrate
a path to tremendous future potential applications.
BIOENERGY
First generation biofuels producers are
focused on improving process efficiencies and reducing production
costs in their rapidly maturing industry. Already, more than 14
billion gallons of annual corn ethanol production capacity is in
place in the U.S. With U.S. government support for increasing the
allowable ethanol blend in late model cars by 50%, and national
sensitivity to the security of energy supplies, the future of this
substantial opportunity seems assured.
We recently installed our technology in several production
plants and we, and our customers, have demonstrated that we are
increasing yield and reducing processing costs with a new
competitive option whose early value is demonstrated, but we have
only begun to explore the value it can unlock as all of its
potential is exploited.
Innovative technology combined with effective implementation is
the winning combination we provide. We work closely with our
customers in characterizing their specific process needs and
determining the best optimization of their specific ERS
installation. Technical expertise and operating experience are
focused on practical applications tailored to the customer's
implementation.
Our PDX reactor technology hyperswells starch utilizing a
powerful pressure shock wave induced through the injection of steam
into the patented PDX reactors. The heating and extreme agitation
produced by the shock wave instantaneously activates all the starch
at a lower temperature than conventional cooking, increasing enzyme
efficiency. The corn slurry and enzyme mix becomes homogenized and
intimately dispersed, enabling liquefaction using substantially
less alpha amylase enzyme.
NEXT GENERATIONS
Some of the most exciting prospects for biofuels and bio
products applications are being developed by second and third
generation producers. Technologies for the conversion of
agricultural waste, energy crops, and other renewable sources of
biomass into biofuels and bio products provide the promise of
revolutionary changes ahead.
The sheer breadth of technologies
competing in the second-generation area offers many potential
applications for our PDX technology in the pre-treatment,
conversion, and upgrading process areas.
Generation 2 - Cellulosic Ethanol
PDX has recently entered into a program of trials with
world-class partners targeted at developing a new process for
producing cellulosic ethanol with PDX technology.
These trials indicate PDX technology delivers:
- Sustainability,
- Significant yield improvement,
- Increased enzyme efficiencies,
- Operational efficiencies, and
- Scalability
The goal is to develop a process and engineering platform that
will lead new developments in the emerging cellulosic ethanol
industry, processing all non-food organic materials into
ethanol.
Generation 3 - Algae
Third generation technologies like algae-derived bio fuels also
create diverse opportunities for our expertise. Exciting
developments in this area and major investment by existing energy
players confirm our confidence in a sector in which we're well
placed to thrive.
For more information on our relevant solutions and how we can
deliver exceptional efficiencies to your business, please contact us.
