Fuel Ethanol / Bioethanol Plant Technologies

Our systems are tailored for high efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and compliance with national and international fuel ethanol standards.

Fuel Ethanol / Bioethanol Plant Overview

Our ethanol production technologies are suitable for both 1G (First Generation) and 2G (Second Generation) applications and can be deployed for greenfield developments or brownfield capacity expansions.

Our Core Expertise

1G Ethanol Plants (First Generation)

• Feedstocks: Molasses (C/B-heavy), sugarcane juice, maize, broken rice, and other starch-rich materials
• Fully automated fermentation and multi-column distillation systems
• BIS-compliant ethanol output suitable for petrol blending

2G Bioethanol Plants (Second Generation)

• Feedstocks: Rice straw, wheat straw, bagasse, corn stover, and lignocellulosic biomass
• Integrated biomass pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, fermentation, and purification
• Technology tailored for decentralized bio-refinery operations

Modular & Scalable Plant Design

• Skid-mounted systems for rapid installation and commissioning
• Scalable capacities ranging from 30 KLPD to 600+ KLPD
• Flexible designs adaptable to regional raw material availability

Why Choose IBHA?

• Turnkey Project Execution – From concept to commissioning
• Feedstock Flexibility – Solutions that adapt to local raw materials
• High Process Yields – Optimized designs for maximum recovery and output
• Regulatory Compliance – Designed in line with BIS/IS standards and OMC blending norms
• Sustainability-Focused – Reduced carbon footprint, enhanced energy efficiency

Key Technologies We Offer

Fermentation & Distillation Systems

• Continuous or batch fermentation with high ethanol conversion efficiency
• Yeast recycling systems for cost-effective fermentation
• Multi-pressure distillation columns (Analyzer, Rectifier, Fusel Oil Recovery) for fuel-grade ethanol separation

Molecular Sieve Dehydration Units

• Advanced MSDH systems delivering ethanol purity ≥99.5% v/v
• PSA/TSA-based molecular sieve technologies
• Seamless integration with distillation systems for continuous production

Biomass Pre-Treatment & Enzymatic Hydrolysis (2G Only)

• Feedstock shredding, steam explosion, and chemical hydrolysis
• Enzyme dosing systems for converting cellulose into fermentable sugars
• Optimized to reduce inhibitor formation and improve downstream yields

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Systems

• MEE (Multi-Effect Evaporation) and bio-methanation for spent wash treatment
• Slop drying, composting, or incineration options for solid waste handling
• Condensate polishing systems for water recovery and reuse in utilities

Energy Integration & Utility Optimization

• Heat integration between distillation and dehydration stages
• Reduced steam demand through vapor recompression (TVR/MVR)
• Power recovery through back-pressure turbine generators (optional)

Why Partner with IBHA?

Comprehensive Turnkey Solutions

• End-to-end project management—from feasibility, design, and engineering to supply, installation, and commissioning.

Feedstock Versatility

• Technologies adaptable to a wide range of agro-based and cellulosic raw materials—designed to suit local sourcing conditions.

High Ethanol Yields

• Optimized fermentation, recovery, and dehydration systems ensuring maximum alcohol production and minimal wastage.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

• All systems conform to BIS/IS 15464 standards, OMC blending specifications, and CPCB/MoEF environmental norms.

Sustainability-Centric Engineering

• Reduced energy and water footprint, zero effluent discharge, and integration-ready for renewable energy initiatives like carbon credit projects or bio-CNG generation.

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Build the Future of Green Fuel with IBHA

Whether you're planning a new ethanol production facility or upgrading an existing one to meet blending mandates and sustainability benchmarks, IBHA delivers technically advanced, economically viable, and environmentally responsible solutions.