Industrial distillation is a proven technology used to purify substances or separate components of a mixture based on their different boiling points.
This technique involves heating a liquid mixture to create vapor, which is then cooled and condensed back into a liquid state, resulting in a purified product called distillate.
One advantage is the ability to separate a mixture’s components without adding substances such as adsorbents or additional solvents. The process is used across a range of manufacturing and purification applications.
Applications
Distillation is used across industries such as:
Chemical industry
- Production of industrial chemicals such as methanol and other chemical raw materials.
- Petroleum refining.
Environmental industry
- Water desalination.
- Water treatment processes.
Food & Beverage industry
- Alcoholic beverage production.
- Concentrate production
- Impurity removal
- Product purification
Pharmaceutical industry
- Maintaining purity and uniformity in large-scale drug production
- Ensuring ingredient purity standards
Products
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Batch Distillation Plants
Batch operated units allow the distillation and rectification of diverse products or multiple component mixtures in one unit. It´s the multi-tasking-master in distillation applications.
Dehydration and Purification
Where product purities superior to feasible concentrations through rectification are required, one of these technologies come to operation: Molecular Sieve Technology, Distillation with Entrainer, and Pervaporation through Hydrophilic Membranes.
Distillation Test Facilities at Karlsruhe R&D Center
With state-of-the-art pilot plants and test benches our R & D Center is optimally equipped for testing in the fields of distillation technology.
Multiple Effect Distillation Plants
The core of the distillation range of products is the multiple-effect pressure/vacuum rectification system. The design is largely determined by the characteristic properties of the feed and the specific requirements of the final product.
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GEA meVap® Distillation
By electrifying steam generation, GEA meVap® Distillation serves as a key tool in supporting low-emission industrial operations.
GEA meVap® Distillation supports industrial customers in:
- Reducing energy consumption and lowering dependency on fossil fuels.
- Reusing process heat for internal steam demands.
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