Batch distillation plants for diverse compound mixtures

Optimize your separation processes with flexible batch distillation, ideal for handling variable and complex liquid mixtures across continuous production requirements.

Separates and Purifies Diverse Liquid Mixtures

The Batch Distillation Plants from GEA are designed to efficiently manage the distillation of complex liquid mixtures in pharmaceutical, chemical, and wastewater treatment industries. These plants specialize in separation and purification by utilizing batch processing with flexible reflux ratios, adapting to both fixed and varying distillate concentrations. Ideal for small to medium-scale operations, they are primarily used for solvent recovery, production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, and purification of high-value oils. With integration capabilities, these plants feature PLC-controlled systems providing operational precision and reduced energy consumption. Constructed from high-grade materials for corrosion resistance, GEA’s plants comply with industry standards, ensuring optimal safety and performance. Additionally, their modular design facilitates cleaning and maintenance, while offering customization options tailored to specific process requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational flexibility with adaptable batch processing for varied mixture types.
  • Lowers energy consumption using efficient reflux control systems.
  • Complies with industry regulations, ensuring safe and reliable pharmaceutical production.
  • Minimizes production downtime with robust, corrosion-resistant construction.
  • Optimizes resource recovery, reducing waste in solvent and water purification processes.

General


Applications
High-value oils,Solvent recovery,Wastewater treatment,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Purified wastewater,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Recovered ethanol,Essential oils
Steps before
Solvent Recovery,Boiling,Heating
Steps after
Purification,Fractionation,Condensation
Input ingredients
diverse products,multiple component mixtures,small scale solvent,wastewater,high valuable oils
Output ingredients
fractionated components,purified solvents,constant distillate concentration,purified oils
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Batch size
Small to medium
Capacity
Small and medium-sized capacities
Boiling range
Defined based on components' boiling points
Reflux ratio
Fixed or varying
Distillation type
Batch and rectification
Distillation process
Multi-component fractionation
Distillate concentration
Constant (varying reflux ratio)
Heat source
MVR / TVR heating
Energy efficiency
Batch less efficient than continuous
Product applications
Pharmaceuticals,solvent recovery,valuable oil purification,wastewater treatment

Operating Characteristics


Operation mode
Batch
Reflex ratio control
Fixed / Varying
Production capacity
Small / Medium
Flexibility
Multi-component mixtures
Application industry
Pharmaceutical,Oil,Wastewater
Energy efficiency compared to Continuous
Lower

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Heat sensitivity
Yes/No
Viscosity
Low/Medium/High
Foaming tendency
Low/Moderate/High
Container size
Small/Medium/Large
Boiling point range
60–300°C
Solvent recovery
Yes/No
Corrosion resistance
Yes/No

Physical Characteristics


Batch size
Small to medium capacities
Operation mode
Fixed or varying reflux ratio

Custom Options


Operational flexibility
Multi-product separations
Integration possibilities
With dehydration,purification