Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO Technology at Chippewa Valley Ethanol

In Iowa, Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) announced the successful installation and startup of its DCO Technology™ system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota.

Leveraging multi-stage stillage washing and thin stillage clarification, the system increases oil yield by optimizing oil separation at multiple points throughout production including recovering oil from backset streams. Designed as a bolt-on to existing facilities, the technology integrates seamlessly with current oil recovery equipment to deliver rapid returns and lasting value.

Within the first 30 days of operation at CVEC, the DCO Technology™ increased distillers corn oil yield by 35%—surpassing the guaranteed improvement. By integrating Thin Stillage Clarification, the system produces a cleaner evaporator stream, allowing CVEC to run higher evaporator solids with less fouling. This improves plant reliability, reduces downtime, and creates potential energy savings. Together, these benefits position CVEC to capture more value from rising corn oil markets while driving greater overall efficiency.