Professional Documents
Culture Documents
100 MGY Plants, and all other designs running over 60 MGY
With fermenter fill cycles running less than 15 hours, our system requires direct ammonia injection into
ICM is pleased to introduce our new
each fermenter for optimal performance. Use of a fill header on these shortened fermentation cycles
ammonia-to-fermenter delivery system,
would distress the yeast, raising the pH and residual NOx levels.
designed to make your plant even more
efficient. Our solution replaces your
plant’s current nitrogen source for yeast Benefits of using ammonia
with a liquid ammonia delivery system. ICM’s Ammonia Delivery System was designed to deliver nitrogen in the most efficient manner possible.
Compared to the use of liquid or dry urea,
our system: Reduced expenses
• Ammonia has been historically less expensive than urea to meet nitrogen requirements
• Reduces manpower needs • Depending on your enzyme supplier, the potential exists to reduce or discontinue use of ammonia in
• Reduces heat exchanger fouling the slurry tank
Improved equipment life
• Extends equipment longevity
• Compared to urea, ammonia is cleaner and reduces equipment wear
• Increases fermentation efficiency • The nitrogen carrier in urea has a tendency to plate out on hot surfaces. Ammonia does not contain
• Provides always-ready, consistently this carrier, reducing the rate of exchanger fouling
timed ammonia delivery that Simple, automated nitrogen dosing
matches yeast nitrogen demand • ICM’s proven delivery system provides timed, consistent ammonia delivery to assure the lowest NOX
change possible
• Dosing adjusts automatically to match cook flow rate
• Because of labor required to handle urea, optimal dosing times are sometimes missed. Our system
is always ready, ensuring on-time dosing every time
Less labor required
• Delivery is handled by vendor, directly into storage tank, reducing your labor requirements by
eliminating need for receiving, storing, and loading urea
The break-even cost ratio between urea ICM Services Provided ICM Services Provided
and ammonia is 0.56. with 2007 & Later Design with Pre-2007 Design
Available nitrogen, urea - 46% Dosing • Timed Dosing and Delivery • Timed Dosing and Delivery
Available nitrogen, ammonia - 82.4% Programming Programming
(0.46 ÷ 0.824 = 0.56) — Start and stop tied to cook flow — Start and stop tied to cook flow
This means that when you use ammonia rate to accurately deliver ammonia to rate to accurately deliver ammonia to
in place of urea, you will incur cost the fermenters at the appropriate the fermenters at the appropriate times
savings if the ratio is greater than 56%. times
So, for every 10 lbs. of urea you use, you Automation/ • Automation and Screen Updates • Automation and Screen Updates
will only use 5.6 lbs. of ammonia. At Electrical • Programming to Read Ammonia Flow • Piping, Manual Valves, and Relief
that substitution rate and at current Accurately and Totalize Valves
price levels, a 100 MGY plant would • Flow Transmitter to Read Ammonia
save almost a quarter of a million Flow Accurately and Totalize
dollars annually. • Electronic and Flow Control Valves
• Electrical Design
Behind the numbers:
Our engineers calculate that a 100 MGY P&ID's • Updated P & IDs • Updated P & IDs
plant requires 3007 lbs. urea per
fermentation cycle. With a urea cost of Installation • N/A • Installation (Including travel, fuel, and
$0.21/lb., the average 941 fermentation per diem)
cycles per year at a 100 MGY plant Startup and • Startup Assistance and Training – • Startup Assistance and Training
would result in a nitrogen cost of Training First 2 Fermenters – First 2 Fermenters
$594,213.
Standard • Detailed Standard Operating Procedure • Detailed Standard Operating Procedure
The same plant would require only 1,678 Operating (SOP) explaining system operation, (SOP) explaining system operation,
lbs of ammonia to deliver the same free Procedure including flow stop and start, and including flow stop and start, and
available nitrogen levels. At $0.22/lb., ammonia quantity ammonia quantity
costs would be reduced to $347,360 per
year. Equipment • Flow Transmitter Accuracy Verification • Equipment Specifications
Verification/
That’s an estimated savings of Specifications
$246,853 per year, not including the
reduced labor or extended
equipment life. Environmental considerations
Using anhydrous ammonia in fermentation can potentially increase NOX downstream, technically
considered “process” NOX , not combustion NOX . Plants are required to notify their state about any
New Process Change, and ICM’s Environmental Affairs Team can quickly handle the variance/permitting
for your plant.
Services
ICM provides plant startup
assistance and ongoing
support, including new
product development
ICM’s Automation Team is responsible
for instrumentation, design, and support
of ethanol plant Distributed Control
Systems (DCS), enabling ICM-designed
plants to run as efficiently as possible.
ICM has developed, tested, and implemented a variety of proven product solutions in the
ICM Methanator Services following areas:
help make industry
Anaerobic Bio-Methanation Wastewater Treatment
greener, one plant at a time
• Modular system
Our bio-systems are at work in ethanol • High-rate, low-cost wastewater treatment
plants and industrial facilities across North • Low-rate, bulk-volume digestors
America. These systems are not only
assuring compliance with discharge
requirements and protecting and
Aerobic Systems
conserving environmental resources,
• High-efficiency, fixed-film, activated sludge systems
they’re providing significant cost savings
• Aerobic membrane bio-reactors
for plant owners and investors. While our
solutions are helping reduce your plant’s
operating expenses, the ICM team is hard Filtration Units
at work evaluating new technology to
develop the next generation of bio-systems • Modular systems
and process solutions. • Membrane micro-filtration, sand, and bio-filtration units
Ancillary Systems
Considerations
ICM has designed and commissioned gas trains, burners, and combustion controls for 102
ethanol plants, including yours. Our experienced field crews will work quickly and accurately to
get the job done. Our pricing includes the following assumptions:
• Inspection will require 2 ICM employees
• Burner safety checks require ~4 hours per burner
• Planned dryer or thermal oxidizer work must be considered in shutdown schedule
• ICM has developed an alliance with a reputable service company to provide
additional manpower when the schedule requires
• Pricing is dependent upon extent of plant’s inspection, testing, and maintenance
requirements
Lifecycle can help your plant determine steps necessary to produced ethanol that qualifies as an advanced
biofuel, and it brings about the possibility of trading validated carbon credits to open up a potential new
revenue stream.
Assessment Draw a line in the sand
(LCA) Reasons our environmental experts recommend a professionally conducted LCA include:
• Knowing your plant’s present carbon intensity can help establish your “line in the sand” from
Calculate your plant’s which to compare all future carbon reductions . A professionally calculated third-party carbon
carbon footprint intensity number, like the number you’ll get with the ICM/Econergy model, is more likely to be
recognized by regulatory bodies than one your plant prepares internally with GREET or BESS
With carbon’s growing role in world models.
commerce, knowing your plant’s carbon • Knowing your number helps your plant, and your bankers, make smart business decisions in
‘number’ is becoming increasingly regards to the integration of carbon-reducing technologies.
important.
• If you can document a voluntary reduction in your carbon intensity number, you may be able to
In conjunction with internationally sell those reductions on the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) at $2 to $3 per ton. International
recognized energy consultant Econergy, markets are trading carbon credits at $20 to $30 per ton.
ICM has developed an up-to-date model • Depending on feedstock, the fuel your plant is producing may be considered “advanced
to determine carbon lifecycle analysis. biofuel.” Our LCA report will help determine whether or not that is the case. It can also help
We use this ICM/Econergy model to your plant determine the additional steps needed to qualify as an advanced producer.
prepare ICM’s Carbon Lifecycle Analysis • If CARB’s ruling or a cap-and-trade system like the one President Obama has asked Congress to
(LCA), providing your facility with a legislate is implemented, you will be required to know the carbon intensity of your fuel in order
comprehensive report documenting your to sell it.
carbon number in about 30 days.
How do I get my number quickly?
This report can: The ICM/Econergy model includes all the required field-to-wheels pathways necessary to reliably
generate your plant’s carbon intensity number. Our model includes such information as detailed local
• Support categorization as an
agricultural practices, transportation, and plant production data. The deliverable, a detailed 30-page
“Advanced Biofuels” producer,
report that can be produced in about 30 days, also includes potential carbon mitigation strategies and
depending on carbon mitigation
the anticipated results they will have on your facility’s carbon output.
strategies and feedstock
• Establish a carbon intensity baseline More about ICM’s LCA
upon which to base future carbon ICM’s Carbon Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) model has been reviewed by EPA, DOE, USDA, Argonne Labs, and
output reductions California Air Resources Board (CARB). It provides your facility with a documented field-to-wheels (FTW)
carbon intensity number (measured in grams CO2e/MJ).
Our tool has already been used to help one producer classify their ethanol as an advanced biofuel. With
this classification (based on < 46 grams CO2e/MJ; non-corn feedstock), the value of ethanol may be up
to $0.10 higher per gallon, according to an ICM plant that has utilized our LCA service. While it only
applies to non-corn feedstocks like milo, in the future it may apply to all ethanol, based on the
percentage that comes from a non-corn source.
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For informational purposes only. Updated 6/9/2009
Please visit icminc.com/CarbonLifecycleAssessment/pdf for most current information.
Do the Math: Carbon mitigation is good for environment, but what’s the ROI?
Behind the numbers That question is best answered on a plant-by-plant basis. The primary determining factor is your plant’s
feedstock ; milo and/or wheat versus a standard corn-to-ethanol facility. Our team would welcome the
According to the GREET model, US opportunity to talk to you about the benefits our LCA can add to your specific plant.
gasoline has an intensity of 92.6 grams
CO2e/MJ. Ethanol’s intensity is Recover your investment in about 6 months
measured in reference to that number. If you are considering reducing carbon now or in the future, you need to establish a baseline with which
The GREET model puts the average to compare those improvements in order to get credit for the improvements. Our LCA report will not only
ethanol plant in the US at 70.4 grams establish that initial baseline, it will help you determine approximate potential reductions, including
CO2e/MJ. which mitigation strategies will be most cost effective. This is true whether you are reducing carbon out
of necessity to comply with regulations or whether you are planning on taking advantage of your carbon
ICM/Econergy’s model calculates the
credits by trading in US or international markets.
average ICM-designed Midwest natural
gas/corn plant well below the average, Trading on CCX
coming in at about 55 grams CO2e/MJ. Currently, CCX is the recommended venue to sell surplus carbon reductions, and ICM has a contract in
The following example payback place with Econergy to assist in validating your carbon credits for trade on the CCX Exchange or in
calculations are based on that example international markets. We can also help market any surplus credits you generate above your initial
ICM plant, if it were to install our APC+ baseline. Because each plant we design is unique, ICM cannot estimate your number without running
Advanced Process Control system: our ICM/Econergy Model.
• Initial carbon intensity=55 grams CO2e/MJ. Estimated carbon reductions
• Cost of ICM Carbon Model and LCA: The chart below will give you an idea of the potential carbon reductions your facility may realize when
$35,000 incorporating various carbon mitigation technologies.
• Modeling results show 5 grams CO2e/MJ
reduction with APC installation (50 grams Near-term Offsets Eligible for Estimated Reduction
CO2e/MJ ) Mitigation Action
Prioritization Sale? Potential (gCO2e/MJ)
• Basis: Assume 80.16 MJ/gal ethanol
(76,000 Btu/gal) Industrial energy audit & installation of
High Potentially 3-5
ICM’s Advanced Process Controls (APC+)
• 5 grams CO2/MJ x 4,008,000,000JG/454
Switch percentage of fuel source to Medium/
grams/lb/2000 lb/ton = 22,070 tons/yr Yes 10-25
biomass or biogas High
CO2 reduction
If ΔP high enough, install natural gas let-
Conclusion down turbine to help meet plant energy
High No 0.5
requirements, offsetting other energy
At $3/ton on CCX, the average 50 MGY
sources
corn-to-ethanol plant could potentially
Install Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Yes, but only direct 4 for NG CHP
expect the trade value of surplus CO2 to onsite
Medium
portion 14 for Biomass CHP
reach $66,210/year, bringing the payback Build Anaerobic Digester to process
period for the LCA to just over six months. Low/Medium Potentially Depends on use
manure from a nearby CAFO
Capture CO2 for permanent sequestration
Medium Potentially Up to 30 for CCS
(not food or beverage industry)
*Since the oil is recovered from the back end of the process, it’s not viable as a food-grade
commodity without further processing.
Custom equipment
ICM’s employees pride themselves on their hard-won reputation for developing creative and efficient
Applications solutions for challenging objectives. We will work hand-in-hand with you to develop a customized
Our equipment is a valuable asset in system to meet your equipment conditioning needs. Our systems provide:
conditioning applications across a • Resolution of complex material conditioning needs
broad base of industries, including: • Flexibility of materials: Carbon or stainless steel, or corrosion-resistant alloy metal
• Sized for optimum performance
• Agriculture • Grain
• Beverage • Plastic Superior design coupled with quality workmanship
• Chemical • Rubber PRECISION ENGINEERING
• Coal • Rendering • Detailed sizing calculations ensure proper sizing for specified load levels and retention
• Construction plants • Available progressive finite element analysis provides assurance to design reliability
materials • Sewer sludge • Innovative equipment configuration is designed for ease of use, making quick work of
• Food maintenance and parts replacement
• Proprietary internal flighting optimizes material flow to reduce fouling while providing maximum
Additional Services: heat transfer. This makes our dryers an excellent option for hard-to-dry materials
QUALITY MANUFACTURING
• Heat recovery • Thermal • Heavy-duty construction with quality materials ensures long
steam oxidizers and equipment life and low-maintenance, trouble-free operation,
generators scrubbers along with lower long-term capital costs
• Emission • Gasifiers ° Exacting standards for manufacturing ensure precision
control • Oil recovery movement, extending conditioner life
• Computerized systems ° Proprietary purge seal provides for efficiency in
maintenance • Environmental high-pressure applications
management permitting ° Specialized tire and gear mounting allows differential at
systems
expansion between shell and tire/gear
° Optional fully machined heavy shim bands provide precise
On the phone or in your plant, ICM and minimal axial run outs
will be there for you ° High-grade forged steel tires, trunnions, thrust roll components Proprietary flighting design in
our indirect- and direct-fired
• Designed to satisfy YOUR customers dryers offers even heat distribu-
For a comprehensive list of industries
° Proven final product consistency and quality tion for uniform processing of
served and additional product applications,
• Designed to satisfy YOUR employees hard-to-dry materials.
visit us online at www.icminc.com/rotary.
° ICM equipment is safe equipment. Manufactured with an
array of built-in safety features, our systems incorporate easy-to-use control interfaces to
Or call our Customer Service department at
reduce the chance of operator errors
877.456.8588 UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
• Dedicated customer support department offers 24/7 emergency support. We’re ready to serve you
with immediate technical advice
• Responsive field service staff is supported by an extensive spare parts inventory and a fleet of
trucks and company aircraft for rapid mobilization capabilities
• Equipment is backed by solid warranty with extended warranty option available
Compliance Led by Bill Roddy, with 16 years’ experience in California regulatory agencies and 15 years’
experience in the oil and ethanol industries, ICM’s Environmental Affairs team has one extreme
Experienced in 37 states advantage over other permitting service providers—they only work in the biofuels industry.
and 9 countries Having a seasoned team of professionals with such a targeted customer base means that time
and resources are focused on your project, not on learning the ropes. Other advantages include:
With world-wide permitting experience,
ICM’s Environmental Affairs team has the • Internal project tracking system ensures adherence to all customer
background necessary to assist in timelines
securing the permits, plans, and • Experience from past projects eliminates any “learning curve”—
approvals needed to build, start up, and minimizing permitting costs
operate an ethanol plant. • In-house ambient air quality modeling capabilities using EPA-approved
models reduces your total expense
To help the biofuels industry navigate the
complex environmental issues
Safe, secure, and in compliance
encountered while managing a plant,
To complement our environmental permitting services, ICM has developed professional
we’ve also developed a library of
hardware and software solutions to cost-effectively keep your plant in compliance, including
compliance tools to save plants time,
our Ethanol Environmental Compliance System, Site Security Plan, Hazardous Waste
frustration, and money.
Characterization Tool, and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Kit. More than 75 plants, over half
the North American ethanol industry, use at least one of these four tools. Service continues
after the sale—we provide the necessary support to keep your plant current with changing
environmental regulations.
Used throughout the ethanol industry, ICM’s Ethanol ECS software is the only environmental
management system developed for the ethanol industry. It’s a one-stop shop for state
inspectors during plant audits, making it easier to track down numbers and records. A similar
system purchased elsewhere can run upwards of $20,000.
* Silver package reflects software and/or hardware only. For low additional fees, ICM can
install and/or review these packages.
Permitting and Compliance Yes, I would like ICM’s assistance with permitting:
(Check all that apply)
ICM is the industry’s leading technology
provider—our proprietary process Air Construction Permit
technology is behind alnost half of North Application to State Agency
America’s annual ethanol production. Computer Modeling (Requirements vary by state)
We’ve been trusted for more than a Provide follow-up communication and coordination with the state as needed
decade to provide the industry’s quietest, Estimated cost ............................................................................. $10,000-$25,000
cleanest, and most efficient ethanol
facilities, engineered with an energy-
Stormwater Notice of Intent (General Permit Coverage) – Construction
conscious design that enhances
Must be approved before dirt work begins
profitability through smart engineering.
Estimated cost ...................................................................................... $500-$1,000
Backed by the strength of hardworking,
creative thinkers, including an Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) – Construction
Environmental Affairs team with Protect natural water from becoming contaminated
experience providing permitting in more Estimated cost ................................................................................... $4,000-$6,000
than 35 states and 9 countries, ICM has
developed a menu of nearly three dozen State Historical Society Research
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Customized programs drive down costs and reward
outstanding performance while encouraging safety
• ICM created a safety program that addresses every regulatory need and gives you the tools
to implement your own outstanding safety program
• PRC worked with ICM and insurance engineers to create the fire protection standards for the
ethanol industry
Recommended • In 2003, ICM, PRC, and IMA, our broker, teamed up to create a property risk-sharing pool
that returned insurance profit
•
Company: ERI ERM SPC, Ltd., a Cayman captive insurer, began operating in 2006 to take advantage of
additional profits from Workers’ Comp and Liability premiums.
• There are 60+ plants in operation or under construction that utilize ERI Solutions services.
Solutions, Inc. While the majority are ICM-designed plants, other technologies and businesses can use the
resources of ERI.
Ethanol Risk & Insurance
Solutions provides safety Pre-operation ethanol plant insurance consulting services
and insurance solutions While plants are in the early stages of development, ERI can help you through all the insurance
for the ethanol industry issues you will face. ERI Solutions can save you thousands of dollars in future insurance
premiums by:
Ethanol Risk Insurance Solutions, ERI
Solutions for short, is the ethanol • Implementing established loss control standards that minimizes cost
industry’s leader in providing insurance • Analyzing lender’s requirements and other agreements
programs, plant safety solutions, and fire • Negotiating Builder’s Risk coverages
protection standards. Clients who have • Guiding you with all insurance and loss control issues through grind date
implemented our programs pay the
industry’s lowest net cost for insurance An established safety program lowers insurance rates
coverages.
The ERI Safety program is required by all ERM captive insurance participants. This assures that
all members of the group are working collectively to reduce injuries and losses. The safety
program includes:
• Manuals – Complete set of safety manuals, training, and regulations for every
aspect of a comprehensive plant safety program
• Accident Alerts – Email “Alerts” are sent to each plant when an event happens at
any other plant. It addresses what happened, when it happened, the cause, and
preventions needed and lessons learned from accidents
• Occupational Occurrence and Plant Safety (OOPS Chart) – This is a tool
designed to show on a typical plant diagram where accidents are likely to happen
• A network of resources – We bring hands-on expertise from insurers to other
plants’ safety professionals to bring real solutions to each plant
• OHSA Audit Preparation – ERI Staff is available to assist with OHSA audits and
response to major injuries or accidents
• Comprehensive Claims Analysis – Analysis is made of each incident to define root
cause and develop a strategy for prevention
• Audits (Compliance Behavioral PSM) – Your plant will be audited by ERI
professionals that will provide an in-depth report. This also provides each plant with
performance benchmarks to help you make your plant as safe as possible.
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Please visit icminc.com/ERI/pdf for most current information.
2002-2007 Insurance Rate History
$10.00
Customized to drive down costs, provide superior coverage, and reward outstanding
$8.00
performance, ERMSG developed a history of offering exceptional benefits to its
$6.00 customers.
$4.00 In late 2006, the ERM Captive included Workers Compensation and General Liability
in a new captive cell. Since the WC claims over the first three years were less than
$2.00
10% of premium, the captive members could anticipate up to 48% of their premiums
$0.00
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
to be available as profits.
Refunded/Refundable $0.00 $2.90 $1.00 $1.60 $1.60 $1.20 ERI Solutions was formed in 2007 to encompass all these services within one
Net Insurance Cost $12.00 $8.10 $7.30 $5.80 $5.50 $4.60
business entity, including Risk Management Consulting, Safety and Health Program,
Refunded/Refundable Net Insurance Cost and Captive Insurance Management.
The ERM SPC Captive Insurance Program was designed to exceed the ethanol industry’s risk needs,
leading to:
ERI Solutions: The solution • Reduced premiums – In 2003, a typical ethanol plant paid $600,000 for insurance
to your plant’s insurance premiums. Today, they pay around $200,000. ERI’s Property and Liability rates have
and safety needs declined by more than 70% since 2002.
Learn more about ERI Solutions and the • Underwriting and investment profit – Because of the ERI standards and
advantages they can provide your plant accountability to those standards by physical audits, ERM SPC can continue to deliver
by calling their ethanol industry experts insurance profits.
today: • Long-term value – ERI, through its sheer market presence and experience in the
ethanol industry, has positioned its clients so they can continue to enjoy the lowest
insurance costs available without sacrificing superior coverage and service.
Bruce Pearson
ERI Solutions
www.ERISolutions.com
ERMSG Plant Premiums by year
316.927.4292 1,400,000
1,200,000
Nate Vander Griend
ERI Solutions
Yearly Premium in $
1,000,000
www.ERISolutions.com
800,000 40 M
316.927.4294 600,000
50M
100M
400,000
200,000
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
40 M 480,00 324,00 292,00 232,00 220,00 184,00
50M 600,00 405,00 365,00 290,00 275,00 230,00
100M 1,200, 810,00 730,00 580,00 550,00 460,00
Carbon sequestration – The ICM gasifier is capable of generating a high-carbon ash co-product
that can also be used as fertilizer for soil improvement as well as on-farm carbon sequestration.
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Learn more about ICM’s aggressive Water and air regulation compliance
process guarantees and the 30-plus Backed by the strength of a team of creative thinkers, including an Environmental Affairs
products and services ICM offers to meet department with experience providing permitting in more than 35 states and nine countries,
your plant’s needs! Call our Customer ICM guarantees that your natural-gas fired plant will meet the requirements of each of its
Service department today. permits without exceeding our standard natural gas or electrical guarantees.
877.456.8588 We guarantee:
• Your plant will be in compliance with permitted requirements when ICM
assists with your permit applications.
Call Customer Service at 877.456.8588 for a specific quote to meet your needs.
* Only included if customer is using MAPCON® CMMS software, and current support contract with ICM is in effect.
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Easy to operate; eliminates bed upsets
Molecular ICM’s engineers have been hard at work developing production-focused solutions for the
ethanol industry. Along with exciting innovations like our Plant Optimization Services and an
Sieve Laterals Advanced Process Control system developed specifically for the ethanol industry, our
Molecular Sieve Internal Upgrade was developed to simplify plant operation.
Low capital cost internal
sieve lateral upgrade Benefits of this sieve modification include:
We’re committed to the long-term If your mole sieves are not pressure limited, there is a potential for:
success of bio-based renewable fuels, • Capacity increase (plant specific)
and we’ve developed a menu of nearly • Increased production rate (plant specific)
three dozen products and services
tailored specifically to benefit the ethanol We recommend that facilities considering this technology take advantage of our Plant
industry, including our Molecular Sieve Optimization service to analyze the specific benefits your plant will be expected to achieve.
Internals Upgrade that will help improve
your plant’s efficiency through smart Proven, affordable technology
engineering. Manufactured in-house to maintain consistent and reliable quality control, our upgrade
package is comprised of three main components:
• Sieve bottle distribution system
• Online sieve bead addition system with additional beads
• Isolation hand valves
This system is designed by the same engineers who design our plants, and it can be delivered
and installed in as little as 3 weeks.
We welcome the opportunity to work together to develop the best solution for your plant.
Installation includes a full year of support by ICM’s professional Plant Asset Preservation
Team. And after your first year, you have the option of retaining that same level of expert
assistance by enrolling in our ongoing support program.
Learn more about CMMS, MAPCON®, or More innovations are just around the corner
the 30-plus other products and services
ICM offers to meet your plant’s needs! It’s extremely important to ICM to collaborate with our customers as we explore options to
Call our Customer Service department enhance productivity and profitably. Through the partnerships we’ve developed, we have
today. discovered some opportunities to help enhance plant operations even further.
877.456.8588
Nearly two-thirds
of the ethanol
plants across North
America trust the
MAPCON® CMMS
offered by ICM to
help manage their
maintenance
requirements.
These evaluations, called “confined space profiles,” are necessary to correctly classify the
space as any of the following:
• Permit-required confined space
• Confined space for atmosphere only
• Non-permit-required space
Return on investment
ROI will vary from plant to plant based on several factors, including natural gas pricing and
electric rates. Again, the minimal increase your plant will see in natural gas usage will be
offset by the considerable savings your plant will realize in reduced electrical charges.
On-site specialized classes ranging from 16 hours to 24 hours (2 to 3 days) also available. Call
for pricing.
*Lodging is limited to one day per day of class and typically runs Sunday through Thursday night for week-long
classes. Lodging must be arranged by ICM. Meals include breakfast and lunch.