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Thermal mass flow meters can be used in ethanol production to measure fuel gas, air flows, and waste gases to optimize process efficiency and reduce pollution.
Ethanol Production
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is produced from a complex process involving fermentation and distillation tanks.
Ethanol Process Distillation and Fermentation Monitoring
Thermal mass flow meters measure air flow and fuel flow going into the distillation tanks to improve the air-fuel ratio to improve combustion. A significant way to reduce energy consumption in a manufacturing environment is to optimize the combustion control of process heaters such as distillation tanks. Combustion efficiency and energy management are achieved through accurate and repeatable measurement of gases.
Additionally, this process produces waste gases and volatile organic compounds. By using thermal flow meters to measure the CO2 leaving the fermentation tanks, process inefficiencies are assessed, and environmental compliance requirements can be met.
Measure and Monitor Fuel Gas and Air Flow
Sage Paramount Insertion Style thermal mass flow meters are easy to install in existing boiler lines. Their wide turndown and fast response to flow changes provide an ideal solution to help optimize the combustion efficiency associated with the distillation process.
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