Fluid Quip Technologies Announces Adkins Energy to Implement Overdrive™ System for Enhanced Oil Yield and Lower Operating Costs

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a leading innovator in bioprocessing solutions, today announced that Adkins Energy will install FQT’s Overdrive™ Oil Pretreat System. This groundbreaking technology boosts the performance of existing distillers corn oil systems, creating optimal conditions for maximizing oil yield, while reducing ongoing chemical costs.

“The Overdrive System is the latest in a long line of game changing innovations from FQT and is engineered to deliver measurable, long-term benefits including higher oil yields and reduced OpEx,” said Neal Jakel, President of Fluid Quip Technologies. “Adkins Energy is a great partner for this deployment, and we’re proud to support their continued success with this high-performance solution. We look forward to helping Adkins achieve higher oil yields and ongoing savings with an efficient installation.”

Designed for seamless integration with existing oil separation systems, the Overdrive™ System preconditions the syrup feed to mechanically free more oil. The system’s skid-based design allows for quick installation and fast returns on investment.

“We expect to see immediate impact from the Overdrive System in both yield improvement and chemical cost savings,” said Bill Howell, Chief Operating Officer at Adkins Energy. “We are excited to implement this innovative solution that benefits our long-term efficiency with minimal impact on our operations. With a straightforward installation process, we expect immediate returns on this investment and to begin capitalizing on the long-term benefits this system will bring to our operations.”

About Fluid Quip Technologies

Fluid Quip Technologies® (FQT) is a premier technology and process engineering firm based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. FQT’s skilled engineering and technical teams have been developing new technologies and providing unique process engineering solutions to the beverage, biofuels and bio-chemical markets for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.fluidquiptechnologies.com.