Replies to post #33263 on First American Scientific Corp. (fka FASC)

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RJ......they have to be very careful on the dust issue because of all of the past problems they have had with the regulatory agencies.

That being said, they do have this group of companies, engineers and consultants putting the project together, per the Xcel energy publication.

http://www.xcelenergy.com/staticfiles/xe/Corporate/Corporate%20PDFs/RD3-69_MVAP_MilestoneReport1.pdf

Project Design and Engineering

"AMEC and Thompson Dehydrating Company have designed the Process Flow Diagram (PFD) for the KDS process line to develop the modifications that will increase the throughput, efficiency, consistency and cost of the KDS."

http://www.amec.com/

http://www.tdcdryers.com/Public/Home/index.cfm

"AMEC, with an office in Minneapolis, has been contracted to complete the engineering portion of the project. Marcus Construction, located in Willmar, has been chosen to be the general contractor."

http://www.marcusconstruction.com/

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RJ......This part of the Xcel energy pub from March 23rd may be applicable to what is now going on....

"ADDITIONAL MILESTONES: Milestone 2 includes determination of the baseline performance of the KDS machine which cannot begin until all emission control equipment is in place and operating. This should not delay the project as MnVAP will be working on milestones 3 & 4 during this time which consists of the installation of supporting equipment such as feedstock grinders, conveyors, and dryers. With milestones 3 & 4 completed all emission control equipment will be in place."

And then this....

"PROJECT STATUS: The project looks very good due to many hours of critical analysis by the team members. AMEC has used their engineering expertise and experience to analyze the project and improve the efficiencies of the research line both from a processing and an economical viewpoint.
Marcus Construction experience will make it possible for MnVAP to continue producing alfalfa pellets to facilitate cash flow to completion of the project with the least amount of down time. The contract guarantees that the project will be operational and completed on schedule."