In the field of wastewater and process fluid treatment, GEA is a main supplier of complete process lines and equipment for:
- Treatment of wastewater from various industries, even to zero liquid discharge (ZLD)
- Recycling and upgrading of industrial fluids and effluents, including recovery of valuable substances and by-products
Our process solutions are built on our key technologies and equipment, including:
- Centrifugal separation
- Cross flow membrane filtration
- Evaporation
- Freeze concentration and solution crystallization
- Gas scrubbing and emission control technologies
GEA plants are built according to the strictest health and safety regulations and comply with all the codes and standards of the chemicals industry. Our equipment is capable of handling the risks associated with the everyday use of concentrated acids, high pressures and flammable or explosive substances.
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Centrifugal Separator
GEA separators are designed for liquid-based applications. Using centrifugal force, they are used for separating suspensions consisting of two or more phases of different densities, i.e. they can be used for liquid-liquid separation, for liquid-liquid-solid separation or for liquid-solid separation. They are equally as effective at separating liq...

Continuous distillation
GEA designs and supplies advanced continuous distillation systems for the efficient separation and purification of liquid mixtures. Combining deep process expertise with proven thermal technologies, we help customers achieve high product quality, reduced energy consumption, and reliable plant operation across chemical, pharmaceutical, bio-based, ...

Decanter Centrifuge
The decanter’s hour has come as soon as the solids content in the suspension to be processed is particularly high. These machines provide the benefits of high clarifying efficiency and maximum dewatering as well as the separation of liquids with the simultaneous removal of solids. The main requirements in this respect include a high bowl speed, a...

Distillation Test Facilities at Karlsruhe R&D Center
Our distillation test center offers a comprehensive range of equipment, expertise and support for designing, testing and optimizing distillation, rectification and solvent recovery processes across the chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, food and bio-based industries. Whether you are developing a new process, improving an existing operation ...

Chemical companies can evaporate and fully recycle wastewater, keeping valuable water resources in a closed-loop system.
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The breakthrough that changed spray drying
In 1976, NIRO engineers responded to a competitive challenge by rethinking what spray drying could do. Their idea became the multi-stage dryer MSD. Fifty years later, the same fundamental principle helps turn liquids into the powders used in essential nutrition products and important medicines around the world. Refined through decades of engineering expertise, customer insight and continuous development, MSD is a story of innovation with lasting impact.

Beyond the machine: unlocking better plant performance
An efficient machine does not automatically make an efficient factory. Real improvement often starts by looking beyond individual equipment and understanding how processes, energy systems and operating decisions affect one another. It’s a holistic approach designed to uncover opportunities that might otherwise be missed.

How a valve reshapes the way food and drinks are made
In food and beverage plants, valves are commonly operated using compressed air. GEA Hydract® Actuation Technology moves valves with water instead, in a closed, digitally controlled circuit. The result is a valve that can be held exactly in place and steered in fine-tuned steps. This results in lower energy use and greater control.
