• The Sorganol
Process will
eliminate Dr.
Anderson’s
problems with
sweet
sorghum
harvesting and
processing.
Problems
Problems
• Fuel prices are soaring.
• Dependence on foreign oil is expensive.
• Pollution is escalating.
Solution
•
•
•
•
Cheaper fuel
Alleviating foreign oil pricing dependence
Efficient fuel
Reliable fuel
Solution
• The
is the solution.
What is Sorganol?
Ethanol derived from sweet sorghum
• Founded by Lee McClune in 2002.
• The
is:
Inexpensive fuel system
Requires no importing
Efficient fuel system
Clean
Renewable
Secure Fuel Supply
What is Sorganol?
Ethanol derived from sweet sorghum
• Traditionally,
sweet
sorghum was
pressed with
a “horsedrawn” mill.
What is Sorganol?
Ethanol derived from sweet sorghum
• Typical “on
farm” large
mill for
pressing the
stalks and
obtaining the
juice
What is Sorganol?
Ethanol derived from sweet sorghum
• Many
varieties of
Sweet
Sorghum
First press built at ISU ‘02
First field harvester at ISU ‘03
Objectives and Goals
of the Sorganol Process
• Revitalize rural America
• Provide high Farm Value-Added Benefits
to the farmers
• Lower fuel costs
• Eliminate fuel/food pricing conflicts
• Reduce carbon emissions
• Provide high energy security
• Create fresh drinking water source
Objectives and Goals
of the Sorganol Process
• Reducing fossil fuel energy usage in
supplying fuel ethanol.
• Helping America reduce dependence on
foreign oil.
• Educating farmers and our government
about the
and its
benefits.
• Having a totally sustainable product
Ethanol Demand in the U.S.
(Millions of Gallons)
10,000
Millions of Gallons
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Year
2006
2007
2008
2009
U.S. Ethanol Imports
(Millions of Gallons)
700
Millions of Gallons
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Year
2006
2007
2008
2009
Background and History
• Need for alternative fuel is
evident.
• Demand for ethanol is up.
• Corn ethanol is causing
food and feed prices to
rise.
• Sweet sorghum and the
Sorganol Process is the
solution.
Background and History
• Ethanol from sweet
sorghum is simple
• Crop is pressed,
resulting in
fermentable sugars
• Directly ferments to
Ethanol on the farm
with no fossil energy
input
Sweet Sorghum
• High sugar content (15 to 20 Brix)
• Drought resistant (requires 1/3 the
water of corn)
• Low input costs (1/3 cost of corn)
• Grown for silage and syrup, not a
major food/fuel competitor
• Produces 300 to 500 gal of ethanol
per acre
• Multiple cuttings in southern areas
Sweet Sorghum Facts
• Ethanol produced at near ZERO fossil fuel
inputs
• Fertilizer inputs are 60-60-60
• At $7.00 per pound, only $14 of seed needed to
plant one acre
• 5%-7% of the stalks are used in bale burner for
heat energy in ethanol extraction
• Bio-liquids promise $3,000 to $5,000 per acre
• Low carbon footprint, low greenhouse gas
emissions
Sweet Sorghum Facts
Projected Returns:
• Corn:
• (160 bu/A avg) x ($4.80/bu) = $768 / A
• Sweet Sorghum:
• (800 gal/acre) x ($1.80/gal) = $1440 / A
Numerous test plots are being grown this year by various entities.
Process equipment is being developed in coordination with a major manufacturer.
These statements may be considered forward looking and speculative, but are derived from the best available data.
Harvesting
Harvesting
•
•
•
•
The
Invented by Lee McClune
(Patent # 7,469,632)
2008 Model
Harvesting
• The
• Invented by Lee
McClune
• (Patent #
7,469,632)
• Other Patents
Pending
• 2009 Model
Mobile Distillation Unit
Sweet Sorghum Facts
•
•
•
•
Spent Juice: (Vinasse)
Loaded with nutrients
Valuable soil micro-nutrients
Sought by Organic Growers
Sorganol Process
stalks
Spent juice
Benefits
• Sweet sorghum provides an
efficient fuel source.
• Produced economically.
• The farmer receives more profit,
revitalizing the farming industry.
• Low carbon footprint.
• Relieves impact on food and
feed market.
• Renewable, sustainable fuel
resource.
• 2 ROW HARVESTER UNIT
• ADJUSTABLE FROM 30” TO 36”
ROWS
• PROJECTED TO HARVEST 1 ACRE
PER HOUR
• VARIOUS OPTIONS AVAILABLE
• LIGHT WEIGHT
• VERSATILE
• CAN BE PTO, GAS, OR
MOTOR DRIVEN
CAN BE MOUNTED 3 POINT ON
LEGS, OR PICK-UP HITCH
Contact Us
• Phone: 800-375-2135, 478-285-6554
• Fax:
478-285-4606
• Email: sorganol@pstel.net
leemcclune@hotmail.com
• Website: www.sorganol.com
References
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•
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