Acid recovery system for industrial waste acids

Optimize your production with an innovative acid recovery system that transforms waste acid streams into valuable resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing environmental impact.

Recovers and Concentrates Industrial Acids

The Acid Recovery System from GMM Pfaudler efficiently recovers and concentrates spent acids, leveraging decades of engineering expertise. This system is essential for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and energy sectors, solving the challenge of acid waste management. It employs a multi-stage concentration and distillation process, ensuring precise recovery for applications like nitric and sulfuric acid reclamation, and hydrochloric acid regeneration. Capable of continuous operation, it integrates seamlessly into production lines with PLC control and remote monitoring. Designed with corrosion-resistant materials like glass-lined steel and fluoropolymers, it withstands harsh conditions and minimizes maintenance needs. Additionally, the system reduces operational costs through energy-efficient heat recovery designs, supporting environmental and cost-saving goals. Customization options and engineering support ensure a tailored fit for your facility’s specific requirements.

Benefits

  • Reduces operational costs with integrated heat recovery systems.
  • Enhances acid recovery efficiency, minimizing waste and maximizing reuse.
  • Supports compliance with environmental regulations through precise acid management.
  • Operates continuously with PLC-controlled systems, reducing manual intervention.
  • Withstands corrosive environments using advanced materials, ensuring long-term durability.

General


Applications
Food industry,Energy sector,Pharmaceutical industry,Chemical industry
End products
Nitric acid concentration,Hydrochloric acid regeneration,Purified acetic acid,Fertilizer-grade acids,Nox reduction products,Hcl absorption solutions,Pharmaceutical-grade acids,Food-grade acid processing,Formic acid purification,High-purity chemical intermediates,Sulfuric acid recovery
Steps before
Waste Acid Collection,Neutralization,Pilot Testing,Engineering,Design
Steps after
Acid Transfer to Storage,Purification,Filtration,Distribution for Reuse
Input ingredients
spent acids,diluted inorganic and organic waste acids,inorganic impurities,organic impurities,nitric acid,sulfuric acid,hydrochloric acid,acetic acid,formic acid
Output ingredients
recovered acid,purified acid,concentrated acid
Market info
GMM Pfaudler is known for manufacturing glass-lined equipment, reactors, and engineered-to-order (ETO) solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and allied industries, recognized for their innovation, quality, and global presence.

Technical Specifications


Corrosion Resistance
Glass-lined steel,Zirconium,Tantalum,Niobium
Material
Glasteel,Fluoropolymer-lined steel
Heat Recovery
Integrated into design
System Design
Forced circulation,thermosiphon,multi-effect
Automation
Process design,optimization
Emission Control
NOx and other emissions
Energy Conservation
Multi-effect system design
Laboratory Test Facility
Proof of concept/performance,optimization
Control Systems
Safe,reliable operation
Acid Concentration
Ranging from low to high

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
Gravity flow integrated
Heat recovery integration
Integrated Heat Recovery Systems
Corrosion resistance
Glasteel / Fluoropolymer / Resistant Metals

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Glass-lined steel,fluoropolymer-lined steel,Zirconium,Tantalum,Niobium

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Compact / Modular Design
Tank Shape
Cylindrical / Rectangular
Feed Method
Gravity Flow / Pump
Discharge Method
Gravity / Pump
Material
Glass-Lined Steel / Fluoropolymer-Lined Steel
Corrosion Resistance
Zirconium / Tantalum Linings
Heat Recovery Integration
Heat Exchanger / Thermosiphon
System Design
Forced Circulation / Multi-Effect
Control Panel Type
PLC / SCADA

Custom Options


Corrosion-resistant Material
Glass-lined steel,fluoropolymer-lined steel,Zirconium,Tantalum,Niobium
Plant Optimization
Investment costs,plant operability
System Design
Forced circulation,thermosiphon,multi-effect
Heat Recovery Systems
Integrated into design
Emission Control Systems
Option to control organics,NOx,and other emissions
Utility Systems
Provided if existing utilities are insufficient
Control Systems
Included for safe,reliable operation