Attendees of the Algae Biomass Summit have exclusive opportunities to see algae and seaweed technologies first hand. Find out how leaders in the industry are deploying the latest innovations and reaching new commercial markets. Chat with facility operators to discover how they are finding new efficiencies or overcoming barriers. Seating is limited on all tours, and a valid Summit registration is required to participate.
CLEARAS EcoRecover the Waupun Wastewater Facility
October 11, 2023, 12:15 pm
Buses depart from the Monona Terrace Convention Center
$150 for ABO members, $175 for non-members.
Attendees of the 2023 Algae Biomass Summit will have the option of seeing some of the latest algae wastewater treatment technologies from ABO member CLEARAS in action. Participants will board the bus at the Summit hotel for a trip to tour the Waupun, WI EcoRecover systems at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
The CLEARAS EcoRecover is an advanced wastewater nutrient recovery system that delivers clean water for reuse or discharge, decarbonizes client operations, and provides a method of plant-based material generation for eco-friendly product development. The Waupun EcoRecover facility is the largest such facility to date, processing 2.14 million gallons per day and designed to recover over 60 pounds of phosphorus, 480 pounds of ammonia and sequester over 6,500 pounds of carbon dioxide per day. For every 1 pound of algae biomass produced, 2.2 pounds of carbon dioxide are sequestered.
During this 3 hour walking tour, participants will see all four phases of the EcoRecover process: mixing, recovery, separating and harvesting. At each phase participants will have the opportunity to view a detailed process flow and put questions to facility operators. EcoRecover is built using state of the art equipment and leverages a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system (known as AIMS) to manage the relationship between biological and mechanical processes and maximize performance.
This tour will offer a rare opportunity to see these technologies first-hand. EcoRecover is a breakthrough in biomimicry, which is the practice of learning from and mimicking strategies found in nature to solve human, industrial challenges.
The tour is only available to registered Summit attendees, and seating will be limited. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Bus will depart from the Summit hotel and return at the tour’s conclusion.
New Laboratory Facilities of Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing
October 11, 2023, 12:15 pm
Buses depart from the Monona Terrace Convention Center
$125 for ABO members, $150 for non-members.
Members of the Algae Biomass Organization have saved thousands of dollars with the exclusive testing discounts offered by Eurofins Craft Technologies. At the 2023 Algae Biomass Summit, attendees will have a chance to see the company’s newly opened laboratory and testing technologies in action at their facility in Madison, Wisconsin.
The 1.5 hour tour will appeal to any Algae Biomass Summit attendee with an interest in the latest in laboratory operations. Attendees will be exposed to several techniques and technologies supporting food and dietary supplement testing that are crucial for new product development and commercial production.
Algae and seaweed producers and researchers will be able to view a state of the art sample processing system, stability program management, incubation facilities, testing laboratories for vitamins, nutrients, contaminants and specialty testing as well as technological and automated solutions for testing capabilities.
Laboratory directors will be on hand to answer questions and describe the facility’s operations. Tour participants will also be able to learn more about how ABO members can take advantage of testing discounts offered by Eurofins Craft Technologies.
The tour is only available to registered Summit attendees, and seating will be limited. Sack lunch and beverages will be provided. Bus will depart from the Summit hotel and return at the tour’s conclusion.
Personal protective equipment (lab coats, safety eyeward, etc.) will be provided. No open toed shoes will be permitted on the tour. Clothing that covers legs down to the shoes is preferred, but not required.
Register for the Summit today to get your tour invitation.
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