The 2023 host intern companies and project description are listed below - 2023 Case Summaries Booklet
Anderson Erickson Dairy - Des Moines
Review and analyze the Washout procedures of various processes at the plant to reduce water and energy usage and associated operating costs.
Anderson Erickson Dairy Case Summary
Anderson Erickson Dairy - Des Moines
Identify and eliminate sources of product loss throughout the production processes.
Anderson Erickson Dairy Case Summary
Burke Marketing Corporation - Hormel Foods - Nevada
Conduct a survey of water usage in the production and sanitation processes and assess reduction and potential reuse opportunities at the plant.
Burke Marketing Corporation - Hormel Foods Case Summary
CJ Bio America - Fort Dodge
Identify an alternative monitoring system or process that will reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous waste in the analysis process.
CJ Bio America Case Summary
Dee Zee, Inc. - Des Moines
Establish a baseline of energy usage in the automated systems and make recommendations to reduce energy use and associated costs.
Dee Zee, Inc. Case Summary
JBS Swift Pork - Ottumwa
Investigate heat generating processes and assess recovery and reuse opportunities.
JBS Swift Pork Case Summary
JBS USA, LLC - Marshalltown
Conduct a motor survey and evaluate the benefits and potential impacts of integrating energy efficient methodologies to reduce electrical usage at the facility.
JBS USA, LLC Case Summary
National Carwash Solutions - Grimes
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the compressed air system and make recommendations to optimize the efficiency and reduce energy usage.
National Carwash Solutions Case Summary
Tyson Foods Inc. - Hillshire Brands - Storm Lake
Conduct an assessment of targeted process areas to identify source reduction opportunities for the waste streams and utilize P2 methodologies to assist with landfill diversion. Tyson Foods Inc. - Hillshire Brands Case Summary
Yokohama TWS - Charles City
Conduct an assessment of the boiler and steam system and recommend improvements to optimize the efficiency and reduce associated operating costs.
Yokohama TWS Case Summary