The partnership integrates Alfa Laval's state-of-the-art Prodec Oil Plus decanter with anaerobic digestion (AD) to convert oil and fats waste into biofuel.
In addition to increased performance relative to mineral oil based products, these bio-based products are environmentally friendly and help companies achieve their sustainability goals.
Bio-Food Grade Hydraulic Fluids are multifunctional, biosynthetic lubricants that contain ingredients, which are classified ‘Generally Regarded as Safe’ (GRAS), making them ideal for applications with incidental food contact in and around food processing equipment areas.
A team of engineers from Purdue University, Air Squared Inc., and Whirlpool Corporation is working on building a fridge for zero gravity that operates in different orientations and just as well as the one in your kitchen, giving astronauts access to longer-lasting and more nutritious food.
Researchers at Purdue University developed the sensor to monitor the oil circulation ratio in real time for HVACR systems. The oil circulation ratio provides data on the health and functionality of the overall system.