Ethanol, Biorefineries, & Distilleries

Butterworth tank cleaning and washing machines are commonly used in rail tank cars (tankers) that ship ethanol for use in biofuels.

Industrial Applications

  • Proven record of increasing plant efficiency and reducing downtime
  • Fermenter cleaning using less water and less chemicals for quicker turnaround of Ferms

Used In: 

  • Fermenters
  • Slurry tanks
  • Yeast propagation vessels
  • Dryers
  • Storage tanks
  • Rail car tankers
  • CIP Systems

Residues:

  • Mash
  • Yeast
  • Ethanol
  • Dried distillers grains (DDGs)
  • Wet distillers grains (WDGs)

Benefits:

  • Reduces plant downtime
  • Clean in less time
  • Use less water and less chemicals
  • Low cost to maintain
  • Minimize confined space entry
  • Zero thrust, no gussets required

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For more information on industrial tank cleaning equipment for rent or purchase, contact us
at 866.920.3233 or send us an email.