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Empowering Reliable, Sustainable Biofuel Operations
Integrated water + process solutions that help biofuels reduce water, energy, and carbon intensity, while improving uptime, reliability, and cost per gallon.
Integrated Solutions Across the Water Lifecycle
Biofuel producers face growing pressure to reduce water and energy consumption, improve carbon intensity (CI) performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and maximize plant uptime, all while operating in an increasingly cost-competitive and resource-constrained environment.
Apex delivers integrated solutions purpose-built for ethanol and biofuel operations. From raw and process water treatment to cooling systems, boilers, wastewater reuse, and operational optimization, we help plants improve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across the entire production lifecycle.
From ethanol and renewable diesel to SAF and water reuse systems, Apex combines advanced chemistry, water treatment technologies, predictive modeling, and expert technical service to solve complex operational, water, and compliance challenges, helping producers operate more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably.
Driving Measurable Operational Results
Optimize Operations
Enhance efficiency and reduce downtime with tailored strategies that maximize equipment performance.
Cost Savings
Decrease energy use and water waste through precise, data-driven approaches.
Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure adherence to environmental regulations while advancing your sustainability initiatives.
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Solutions for Every Stage of Biofuel Production
Water Reclaim / Reuse / Recycle
- Apex Solutions:
RO/UF/IX, DropIn containerized units, Industrial Control, WaterSim modeling - Customer Benefits:
Permit compliance, reduced freshwater use, meet sustainability /ZLD goals
Corn Oil Separation
- Apex Solutions:
Corn oil commodities - Customer Benefits:
Reduced commodity costs and chemical feed
Boiler Room
- Apex Solutions:
Boiler chemistry, RO/IX feedwater treatment, layup and inspection services, FilmPro corrosion control - Customer Benefits:
Improved reliability, extended equipment life, optimized water, energy and chemical use
Water Reclaim /Reuse / Recycle
- Apex Solutions:
RO/UF/IX, DropIn containerized units, Industrial Control, WaterSim modeling - Customer Benefits:
Permit compliance, reduced freshwater use, meet sustainability /ZLD goals
Distillation
- Apex Solutions:
Boiler & condensate treatment, heat exchanger protection, WaterSim modeling, CorrVal EtOH corrosion protection - Customer Benefits:
Efficient steam use, reliable separation, lower energy cost
Water Pretreatment
- Apex Solutions:
Clarifier/DAF, filtration equipment, softening, RO, UF, WaterSim™ modeling - Customer Benefits:
Protected downstream assets, reduced fouling and maintenance costs, optimized uptime
Evaporation
- Apex Solutions:
EFXTM evaporator deposit control program and CIP support - Customer Benefits:
Longer runtimes, efficient heat transfer, Protected asset
Cooling Towers
- Apex Solutions:
EFX™ cleaning program, biocides, WaterSim modeling, InsituChem ClO2 generation, Industrial Controls, dispersants, ProFect corrosion control - Customer Benefits:
Optimized water, energy and chemical use, higher uptime, improved reliability
Admin Buildings
- Apex Solutions:
Water filtration, softener, water management programs, secondary disinfection - Customer Benefits:
Water safety, improved water quality, regulatory compliance, water savings
Featured Case Studies
Upgrading CIP Performance with Apex EFX 2540 for Biofuel Production
Evaporator performance is critical in ethanol production, but frequent CIP cleanings with traditional peroxide-based chemistries can be harsh, hazardous, and time-consuming. In this Apex case study, learn how we helped reduce chemical usage by 50%, improve uptime and throughput, and create a safer, easier cleaning process.
Optimizing Water Reuse and Chemical Discharge Reduction in Biofuel Production
Can you meet aggressive water saving goals while reducing chemical discharge by over 30%? Learn how a Midwest biofuel facility reduced water use, improved system efficiency, and enhanced regulatory compliance by leveraging Apex’s WaterSim™ modeling platform and implementing targeted process and chemistry optimizations.
Improving Evaporator Fouling Control and Operating Costs in Ethanol Production
Evaporator fouling can reduce throughput, increase pressure, and make cleanings more difficult in ethanol production. Learn how a 100 MMGPY ethanol plant in South Dakota partnered with Apex to improve evaporator cleanliness while reducing overall treatment costs after their previous treatment program failed to control fouling effectively.
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Why Choose Apex
Biofuel-Focused Expertise
Apex specializes in solving the operational, water, and sustainability challenges unique to biofuel plants, helping producers improve performance, reliability, and compliance.
Integrated Biofuel Solutions
We combine water treatment chemistry, equipment soluitons, predictive water modeling, industrial control, and technical support into one integrated approach across your biofuel production process.
Proven Measurable Results
Apex helps prevent scaling, fouling, corrosion, and microbiological issues that impact uptime, energy efficiency, product quality, and equipment life.
Improved Sustainability & CI
Through reuse optimization, utility efficiency, and WaterSim™ modeling, Apex helps reduce water use, improve ESG and CI performance, maintain compliance without sacrificing production.
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Power your biofuel production with innovative, sustainable solutions.
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