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Seven Minnesota Companies to Host Interns
Each summer, MnTAP interns develop solutions to industrial waste problems for companies that are unable to tackle pollution prevention projects due to lack of time or money. Interns are able to develop effective waste reducing solutions and save operating costs, reduce regulatory compliance burden, and decrease environmental impacts of Minnesota companies.
By participating in the MnTAP intern program, businesses gain well-developed options for improved efficiency, cost savings, reduced waste, and decreased regulatory burden. Students, typically juniors or seniors studying engineering or science, gain hands-on experience in an industrial setting and an understanding of pollution prevention strategies for problem solving. MnTAP gains knowledge and information about specific pollution prevention and energy efficiency strategies used to solve waste problems.
The following companies have agreed to work with a student intern from MnTAP during the summer of 2008 to help solve a variety of issues.
- Atritech, Inc., Plymouth. This medical device manufacturer is looking to develop a new packaging concept to reduce packaging waste.
- Granite Falls Energy, Granite Falls. The intern will work at the ethanol plant to determine the feasibility of installing a steam turbine to recover energy lost through the pressure-reducing valve.
- Hitchcock Industries, Bloomington. In this metal casting facility, interns will determine feasibility of using a fluidized bed system and the capability of replacing sulfur hexafluoride in the process.
- Metropolitan Council Waste Water Treatment Plant, Saint Paul. An intern will investigate the efficiency of the current blower operation and how that operation could be improved with different controls or strategies.
- Minnesota Energy, Buffalo Lake. An intern will conduct testing to determine appropriate treatment to recycle water within the process.
- St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. The goal of this project is to minimize hazardous materials by incorporating environmentally preferable purchasing protocols.
- Twin City Die Casting, Minneapolis. The facility wants the intern to recommend ways to reduce energy use in facility including in the compressed air system.
Mark your calendars to come hear how the 2008 MnTAP student interns helped their companies prevent pollution and increase energy efficiency. The presentations will be held at the University of Minnesota on Monday, August 25, 2008, starting at 1:30 p.m.
For more information about the MnTAP intern program and the presentations, contact Krysta Larson, 612.624.4697.
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