LucasE3 USA-Brasil Official

Website

lucase3.com

Services

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LucasE³ is a specialized engineering firm providing expert process and chemical engineering services to the fuel ethanol industry across the U.S. and Canada. Founded by Scott Lucas, a professional engineer with over fifteen years of experience in ethanol plant design, the company was established to address the industry's need for modern, efficient, and innovative ethanol production methods. LucasE³ focuses on enhancing the efficiency and profitability of both existing ethanol plants and new greenfield projects.

The firm distinguishes itself through its advanced engineering solutions, including a unique, patent-pending distillation process. This innovation utilizes recovered waste heat from DDG dryer exhaust and incorporates alternative energy sources, significantly improving energy efficiency compared to traditional designs. This process also allows for a substantial reduction in the backset rate, lowering thin stillage recycling from 50% to under 20%.

LucasE³ offers tailored services such as the E³ Ethanol Plant Performance Assessment for existing facilities, identifying opportunities for capital investment to boost ethanol yield, quality, and reduce operational expenses. For greenfield developments, the company provides comprehensive engineering and project support for its energy-efficient, advanced process designs. Beyond design and assessment, LucasE³ acts as an advocate for its clients, offering project management, contractor negotiation, implementation support for capital improvement projects, and impartial second opinions on proposed technologies. Their commitment is to deliver expert support that drives cost savings and revenue improvement for ethanol producers.

Locations

• Curitiba, Paraná
• Shawnee, Kansas