Emission Control

Flue Gas Pre-treatment

GEA’s flue gas pretreatment provides advanced flue gas purification beyond emission control standards.
Therefore, cooling as well as condensing and removal of impurities like SO2 and SO3, aerosols and particulate matter < 1 µm are performed – enabling different carbon capture technologies.

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Working principle of GEA’s Gas Pretreatment

Direct Contact Cooler

Working principle of Direct Contact Cooler (DCC)

Wet electrostatic precipitator

Working principle of Wet electrostatic precipitator (wetESP)

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Innovation & Digitalization winners at GEA Better World Awards, 2025

Celebrating digital transformation at GEA

Digital transformation at GEA means more than new tools – it’s about bold ideas, customer impact and a culture that values and drives innovation. Meet this year’s GEA Better World Awards Innovation & Digitalization winners who were celebrated for solutions which are shaping the future of our business.

Decarbonization - the key driver behind the rise of heat pumps

From fossil fuels to future-ready: The rise of heat pumps

While the initial interest in heat pumps was to save on operating costs, reducing emissions is now the main driver for the technology. Learn more about how GEA is spearheading efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions through hidden champion heat pump technology for industrial and district heating sectors.

A new recipe for indulgence

What if your favorite chocolate didn’t require cocoa beans and your coffee was locally produced? As climate disruption, price hikes and ethical concerns hit two of our most beloved indulgences, scientists are reimagining how we produce them – using microbes, not monocultures. The goal: preserve the flavor and properties of coffee and chocolate while minimizing carbon emissions and improving food resilience.

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