Technology Implementation

Retrofit Alternatives with the HS Reactor System™

A. Conventional Biodiesel Plants:

The majority of capital investment in a biodiesel facility resides in areas that are outside battery limits (OSBL). As a result, a retrofit to upgrade inefficient first generation technology with the HS Reactor System™ is an attractive and cost effective alternative to improve plant economics, flexibility and profitability. The HS Reactor System™ can be installed either as a feed pre-treatment or a full train retrofit.  All retrofits must be reviewed on a case by case basis as each plant is different.

B. Ethanol Plants:

The HS Reactor System™ enables the dry mill ethanol producer to leverage their existing infrastructure to convert low value dry distiller's grain (DDG) oil into valuable biodiesel in a timely and cost effective fashion.  About 7 gallons of biodiesel can be produced for every 100 gallons of ethanol capacity.  All retrofits must be reviewed on a case by case basis as each plant is different. 
 

C. CTO Refiner:

The HS Reactor System™ enables the crude tall oil (CTO) refiner to leverage their existing infrastructure to convert co-products, such as tall oil fatty acid (TOFA) into valuable biodiesel in a timely and cost effective fashion.  All retrofits must be reviewed on a case by case basis as each plant is different. 
 

D. Palm Oil Refiner:

The HS Reactor System™ enables the palm oil refiner to leverage their existing infrastructure to convert low value co-products such as palm oil fatty acids (PFAD) into valuable biodiesel in a timely and cost effective fashion.  All retrofits must be reviewed on a case by case basis as each plant is different. 
 

E. Other Plants (oleo-chemical plants, chemical plants, tank terminals, etc.):

Many other plants are also attractive retrofit candidates for the HS Reactor System™. Key criteria include: location relative to feedstock and market, available rail, barge and truck infrastructure, storage capacity, utilities, and general site infrastructure (labs, control room, maintenance shop, etc.). All retrofits must be reviewed on a case by case basis as each plant is different. 

Retrofit Benefits:

  • Maximize throughput and yields
  • Premium glycerin free of sodium or potassium
  • Ability to process multiple feedstocks with up to 100% FFA
  • Ability to process low cost wet feedstock and wet methanol
  • Reduce waste water generation by eliminating the water wash and neutralization steps
  • Short time to market as a result of shorter schedule in:
    • Engineering and construction
    • Environmental and other permits
    • Product distribution relationships and logistics already established
    • Knowledgeable personnel already in place

Grass Roots Alternatives with the HS Reactor System™

A grass roots biodiesel plant using the HS Reactor System™ enjoys all of the benefits of the technology. In addition, a grass roots facility makes efficient use of its footprint and effective use of its location.