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Highmark maintains an intensive R&D program backed by investments totalling more than $25 million in research facilities, demonstration projects, intellectual property protection, and knowledge acquisition. Ongoing R&D initiatives focus on improving the commercial application of IMUS™ technology, enhancing digester productivity, reducing production and operating costs, and optimizing bioProduct yield. Highmark establishes long-term relationships with each of its prospective clients. In doing so, Highmark ensures the ongoing technical and economic viability of all projects.
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Highmark Renewables develops and licenses IMUS anaerobic digestion technology that is capable of processing large volumes of high-solid organic waste.
IMUS has been refined through more than a decade of research and practical experience.
IMUS can be applied to unique waste management challenges internationally and has been commercially proven to:

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IMUS - Integrated bioMass Utilization SystemHighmark’s internationally patented Integrated bioMass Utilization System (IMUS) recovers energy and nutrients from organic wastes such as manure from livestock operations, food residues, and municipal wastes. |
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IMUS-m - Industrial Digester Core ProcessIMUS-m is a fully operational mobile replica of the industrial IMUS Digester Core process. The unit features two 3m3 digesters that can be operated thermophilically or mesophilically. A functional bioGas laboratory located inside the mobile unit accurately measures digestion conditions and bioGas yield to optimize available organic substrates and develop unique 'recipes'. |

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Engineering & ConstructionHighmark does not provide Detailed Engineering, Procurement, or Construction services, however will represent clients during each stage to secure the necessary products and services. Highmark’s experience in anaerobic digestion over the past decade is made available to clients through established relationships with service providers along all stages of project implementation. |
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Project DesignIn addition to refining the estimates of the Project Feasibility, the Project Design approximates the required capital for IMUS installation including quotes for materials, equipment, and labour. The refined process engineering plans and diagrams and revised business case resulting from the Project Design are sufficient to attract investment opportunities and begin permit applications. Upon approval of the Project Design, licenses for the IMUS ... |

