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Project Code [2013-ET-CP-47]

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Project title

Improved Treatment of Distillery Wastes

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

FDT Consulting Engineers & Project Managers Ltd

Lead Applicant

Michael Clancy

Project Abstract

The proposed study could help to reduce energy consumption in treatment of distillery wastes in Ireland. In Ireland's largest distillery, this could have a potential reduction in carbon emissions of 690 tonnes per annum along with a potential financial benefit of over �370,000. Results of the project will be published in technical journals/magazines to stimulate interest in utilising high BOD waste streams more effectively. It would also be submitted to the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference, (Scotland 2014), Sustainability Live and to conferences and technical trade talks organised by the Institute of Brewing, and via 2 Degrees sustainability network.

Grant Approved

�42,342.00

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

16/12/2013

Initial Projected Completion Date

17/04/2015