Whitefox Technologies has successfully installed its Whitefox ICE Plus membrane dehydration system at Redfield Energy, marking the first ICE Plus installation in the United States.
The new system enables Redfield Energy to increase ethanol production while using fewer resources, advancing its goal of lowering carbon emissions.
“The Whitefox system has significantly optimised our plant operations by increasing production capacity and boosting efficiency, both of which positively impact our bottom line,” said Eric Baukol, CEO of Redfield Energy.
“This technology represents a critical milestone in positioning Redfield for long-term success and advancing our commitment to reducing our energy consumption.”
The Whitefox ICE Plus system works alongside Redfield’s existing dehydration technology, delivering significant performance benefits, including a 7.5 million gallon-per-year capacity increase, reduced steam and cooling water consumption, and a 60 per cent deloading of its molecular sieve infrastructure.
By debottlenecking the plant’s dehydration, distillation, and evaporation (DD&E) unit operations, the solution delivers major operational benefits, enhancing efficiency and boosting profitability.
As ethanol producers look to future-ready solutions, this project represents an important step in Redfield’s strategy to unlock greater efficiencies.
“Whitefox ICE Plus was developed to meet ethanol producers’ need for greater energy savings on the journey to net zero. By working alongside existing molecular sieves, it extends their life while delivering significant efficiency and emissions improvements,” said Dr Stephan Blum, chief technology officer of Whitefox Technologies.
“This collaboration with Redfield showcases how advanced membrane technology can optimise plant performance and support sustainable growth.”
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