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Heartland Corn Products receives USD 1M clean energy grant
Heartland Corn Products ( HCP ) of Winthrop was recently awarded a USD 1M rural Minnesota Renewable Energy for America Program ( REAP ) federal clean energy grant . Ethanol plant CEO / General Manager Tom Paitrick said the funds will be used to help purchase and install a combined heat and power system at the dry-mill ethanol plant . “ The project will allow us to produce up to 180 million gallons of ethanol per year and continue operations at a reduced rate in case of an electrical grid failure by allowing us to operate locally . It will improve electrical reliability and increase efficiency for us and the surrounding community and decrease ethanol production carbon intensity ” he said . “ The energy we use per gallon of ethanol we produce is very important to keep our carbon intensity low ,” said Paitrick . On the east side of a large building is a heat-recovery steam generator and turbine HCP built in 2015 . “ We run natural gas through a jet engine . The jet engine ’ s hot exhaust generates steam run through a heat exchanger . We recover the heat by boiling water to get very efficient ,” said Paitrick . He said a typical power plant may run at 40 % to 45 % efficiency but when HCP does on-site power generation
with heat recovery at the end , it operates at more than 90 % efficiency . “ In addition to not having transmission line losses , our heat generation is much more efficient ,” said Paitrick . He said the plant ’ s existing power system generates about 5 megawatts of electricity . The new power system will generate 7-8 megawatts , depending on atmospheric conditions . “ We ’ ll run the old and new systems together . We use 11-12 megawatts of electricity to run our operation . We ’ ll be able to run off-grid but for more reliability , we ’ ll stay connected to the grid and import a small amount of power all the time for reliability purposes ,” said Paitrick . He said project construction began this fall and is expected to be completed early in the summer of 2025 . Paitrick said the plant now generates about 150 million gallons of ethanol annually . The project will allow it to operate at 180 million gallons a year , which is the maximum allowed by its current permit .
Tone Cooling Technology Co ., Ltd . introduces custom heat sinks
Tone Cooling Technology Co ., Ltd ., an advanced thermal management solutions company , is excited to announce the launch of its cutting-edge custom heat sinks . This highly anticipated product promises to deliver unparalleled thermal performance , precise heat management , and enhanced durability for a variety of high-power applications . Designed to address the growing demand for reliable cooling solutions , Tone Cooling ’ s custom heat sinks offer a superior method of transferring heat away from electronic components , ensuring that optimal operating temperatures are maintained even in the most demanding environments . This new line of heat sinks is ideal for industries such as telecommunications , power
electronics , LED lighting , automotive , and more . Electronic devices often struggle with heat buildup , which can result in inefficient operation , reduced lifespan , or complete failure . Tone Cooling Technology Co ., Ltd . has developed an innovative solution that is engineered to address these challenges effectively . The new custom heat sinks are built with precision to offer superior heat dissipation , ensuring devices remain within optimal temperature ranges . The heat sinks are constructed using premium materials such as aluminum , copper , and composite materials , each chosen for its unique thermal conductivity properties . Whether it ’ s lightweight aluminum , high-thermalconductivity copper , or durable composite material , Tone Cooling ’ s solutions ensure maximum efficiency .
PPIH announces USD 43M contract award in the Middle East
Perma-Pipe International Holdings , Inc . ( PPIH ) has received a formal letter of award for a development project located in the GCC region . Perma-Pipe will provide thermal insulation , anti-corrosion coatings , and other services from its Abu Dhabi facility . Project commencement is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2025 . The value of this project is |
estimated to exceed USD 43M . This project will utilize Perma-Pipe ’ s anti-corrosion coatings capabilities , fabrication , and the TRACE-THERM ® insulation system , a spray-applied polyurethane foam jacketed with a high-density polyethylene casing . Saleh Sagr , Sr . Vice President for Perma-Pipe ’ s MENA region , commented , “ This award follows the |
successful execution of numerous development projects in the region . Our differentiated coating solutions have proven to be well-suited for technically challenging projects . We would like to thank our customers for this significant award .” David Mansfield , President and CEO , commented , “ This award provides evidence that our technologies are |
well-positioned to meet the complex requirements in virtually all geographies as we continue our focus on highly active oil & gas markets worldwide . This project continues an increase in largescale project activity we are seeing globally and , when coupled with other recently announced project awards , further strengthens our record backlog position heading into 2025 .” |
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