Industrial fluids
Pyrolysis oil
Pyrolysis oil offers significant potential as a renewable, waste derived resource for the oil and energy industry. GEA centrifuges ensure reliable downstream use and deliver consistent, stable oil quality.
Benefits of our centrifuges
- Reliable removal of solids and free water for stable oil quality
- Designed for variable feedstock and process conditions
- Nitrogen‑purged operation for safe handling of low‑flash‑point oils
- Compact, skid‑mounted systems for easy integration
- High availability through continuous, automated operation
- Suitable for hazardous areas (ATEX / IECEx)
Pyrolysis oil - From waste to valuable feedstock
Pyrolysis oil is produced by thermally converting organic materials in an oxygen‑free environment. Typical feedstocks include:
- Plastic waste
- End‑of‑life tires
- Biomass such as wood and agricultural residues
- Selected municipal or industrial waste streams
By converting waste into liquid hydrocarbons, pyrolysis supports circular‑economy concepts and helps reduce reliance on fossil resources. At the same time, raw pyrolysis oil is complex and often unstable, making appropriate treatment a critical step before further use.
The key to reliable operation
Untreated pyrolysis oil can be difficult to handle, store and further process.
Fine solids and free water reduce oil stability, while reactive components may accelerate equipment wear and corrosion.
Effective mechanical separation is essential to:
- Reduce solids and water for stable oil quality
- Prevent corrosion and equipment wear
- Enable safe storage and transport
- Prepare oil for further upgrading
Flexible separation for every challenge
GEA applies proven centrifugal separation technology to address the specific challenges associated with pyrolysis oil treatment. Our solutions are engineered to handle variable feedstock compositions while delivering a stable, process‑ready oil quality for downstream use.
GEA designs flexible mechanical separation concepts tailored to solids load, water content, oil properties and target specifications.
Efficient pyrolysis oil upgrading with GEA centrifuges for consistent, process-ready quality.
Flexible mechanical separation concepts
Primary solids removal
For oils with elevated solids content, an upstream decanter centrifuge can be used to remove coarse particles and stabilize the overall process.Oil polishing with disk stack centrifuges
High‑speed disk stack centrifuges remove remaining fine solids and free water, resulting in improved oil quality and process stability.Modular system design
Single‑stage or multi‑stage configurations allow adaption to varying feed qualities and performance requirements.Your partner for safe, efficient and sustainable pyrolysis oil treatment
GEA supports operators in upgrading pyrolysis oil into a stable and usable feedstock. We combine decades of expertise with proven technology to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable solutions for pyrolysis oil treatment.
From robust equipment to complete systems including nitrogen purging and ATEX compliance we help you turn challenging feedstocks into valuable resources.
GEA keeps your process efficient and your operations future ready.
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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...
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...
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