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Efficient Water & Process Solutions for Biofuel Production

Empower your biofuel facility with custom solutions designed to optimize performance, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals.

Advanced Biofuel Water & Process Solutions

The biofuel industry operates under demanding conditions, with challenges such as scaling in cooling towers, boiler inefficiencies, and water reuse requirements. Meeting regulatory compliance while maintaining cost-effective and sustainable operations requires advanced expertise and tailored strategies.

Apex understands the complexities of biofuel production and offers integrated solutions combining chemical treatments, engineered systems, and expert support. Our goal is to help you optimize critical processes, minimize downtime, and achieve sustainable, compliant operations.

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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.

Apex Seminars

Boiler Water Systems Seminar

September 25, 2025
York, PA
In-Person

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Boiler Water Systems Seminar

October 1, 2025
Westfield, IN
In-Person or Online

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Apex EFX-2540, CIP Application Case Study

Safer, Cleaner, Faster: Upgrading CIP Performance with Apex EFX 2540 for Biofuel Production

In the ethanol industry, evaporator performance is vital for maintaining throughput and meeting production targets. Clean-In-Place (CIP) cleaning routines are often frequent and timesensitive, but traditional chemistries like peroxide-based cleaners can be harsh, hazardous, and operationally limiting. A more efficient, safer alternative was needed to improve plant safety and reduce cleaning downtime.

In this featured Apex case study, we will walk you through how team Apex helped the customer reduce chemical usage by 50% compared to the competitor’s product, with significantly easier handling and a noticeable improvement in system uptime and throughput. And how Apex EFX 2540’s non-violent reaction profile and simplified handling can provide your team with a safer working environment.

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Industry Applications

Boilers - Low to Medium Pressure

Closed Loops

Cooling Towers

Dewatering

Dust Control

High Purity Water

Process Water

Source Treatment

Vapor Scrubbers

Wastewater

Water Reclaim

Our Biofuel Solutions

Biofuels Process Additives

Reduce fouling and decrease costly downtime with customized chemical solutions backed by fermentation and process expertise.

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Water Equipment

Improve water efficiency and process performance with systems designed specifically for biofuel applications.

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Advanced Water and Process Modeling

Forecast system performance and proactively address issues to optimize water usage and sustainability metrics.

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Expert Support

“Our Apex representative does a phenomenal job keeping our water needs in line, monitoring operator testing, and providing ideas for improvement in both water treatment and other areas of the plant. Everyone at the plant knows they can count on Apex whenever they need expert support.”

General Manager, Ethanol Plant in Midwest USA

The Most Competent Water Treatment Company

“(Apex) has proven to be the most competent water treatment company I have worked with in my 29 years of ethanol.”

General Manager, Ethanol Plant in Midwest USA

Apex Is Perfect in Every Way

“Apex is perfect in every way. They excel at problem-solving, responding quickly when needed, and helping us find parts and pumps. I couldn’t ask for a better water treatment service.”

General Manager, Ethanol Plant in Midwest USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest challenge in treating biofuel wastewater?

High mineral concentrations near their solubility limits can impair evaporation systems, leading to scaling and inefficiencies. Apex leverages WaterSim™ technology and EFX™ chemistry to identify and prevent these issues before they impact your operations.

What is the most common issue with biofuel well water pretreatment?

Reverse osmosis systems often face biofouling, which leads to downtime, excess labor, and expensive membrane replacements. Apex’s specialists develop programs using targeted biocides and natural analyte optimization to extend the time between cleanings and replacements, reducing costs and improving reliability.

How do you know if your Reverse Osmosis membranes are being protected?

Regular Silt Density Index (SDI) testing ensures that prefilters are functioning correctly, protecting RO membranes from fouling and extending their lifespan. By monitoring SDI, you can proactively address water quality issues and optimize system performance.