

Episode 293: RO Sustainability at Firestone Walker
8 snips Nov 6, 2023
Evan Meffert, an expert in sustainability at Firestone Walker, discusses the decision-making process for breweries regarding the use of reverse osmosis technology to treat their water. The podcast explores factors influencing the decision, advanced use of RO membranes by Firestone Walker, the role of sulfate, determining connectivity, and the overall impact and ROI of water savings. Also mentioned are BSI brewing partner ad, Lupulin Exchange, upcoming events, and treatment of wastewater concentrate.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Breweries and Reverse Osmosis: To Use or Not to Use?
02:16 • 18min
Factors Limiting Bypass Amount and the Role of Sulfate
19:56 • 3min
BSI Brewing Partner Ad, Lupulin Exchange, Upcoming Events, and Bench Testing for Water Variability
22:55 • 5min
Determining Connectivity and Setting Sulfate Concentration
27:29 • 10min
Overall Impact and ROI of a Water Savings Project
37:33 • 3min
Quick Payback Period, Wastewater Treatment, and Reusing Concentrate
40:11 • 2min