High corrosion-resistant vacuum systems for chemical industries
These high corrosion-resistant vacuum systems are designed to handle extreme environments, efficiently extracting and condensing corrosive vapors where standard materials fail, ensuring continuous operation and safety in demanding conditions.

Extracts and Condenses Corrosive Gases and Vapors
The high corrosion-resistant vacuum systems by GEA integrate advanced graphite technology to efficiently extract and condense corrosive gases and vapors. These systems employ multi-stage steam jet pumps and are ideal for tough chemical and pharmaceutical operations where standard materials fail. With graphite’s superior thermal conductivity and resistance to chemical attack, these vacuum pumps withstand harsh environments, particularly those with halogenated gases.
These vacuum systems are extensively applied in fields ranging from chemical manufacturing to food production, producing outputs like halogenated gases, purified gas streams, and specialty chemicals. Capable of operating under pressures down to 0.1 mbar, they use steam jet compressors and ejectors to maintain optimal vacuum conditions. They are also uniquely adaptable, seamlessly replacing outdated ceramic systems without modifications, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Further enhancing integration, the vacuum systems are available with block, shell-and-tube, and plate heat exchangers, all fabricated from resistant graphite materials. No moving parts ensure minimal maintenance while allowing installation across diverse environments. These systems cater to continuous operations with options for manual interventions and can be tailored to specific process requirements, supported by GEA’s robust engineering assistance.
Benefits
- Reduces maintenance needs with durable, corrosion-resistant graphite construction.
- Optimizes energy use through adaptable steam consumption.
- Easily upgrades existing systems without requiring modifications.
- Enhances plant safety and reliability in handling corrosive materials.
- Minimizes installation space with compact, multistage design.
- Applications
- Marine,Personal care products,Gas,Beverage,Refrigeration,Oil,Food production,Chemical industry,Heating,Environment,New food,Pharmaceutical
- End products
- Halogenated gases,Deodorized products,Evaporated concentrates,Pharmaceutical intermediates,Refrigerants,Specialty chemicals,Corrosive vapors,Desalinated water,Distillation residues,Purified gas streams,Lye mixtures,Crystallized substances,Acid solutions,Refined oils,Heat exchangers
- Steps before
- Extraction,Collection of corrosive gases,Initialization of vacuum conditions
- Steps after
- Condensation,Cooling,Dewatering,Purification of vapors
- Input ingredients
- corrosive gases,halogen compounds,vapors
- Output ingredients
- suction pressures,condensed vapors,energy-optimized system,improved performance
- 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.
- Corrosion resistance
- High
- Material
- Graphite
- Thermal conductivity
- Excellent
- Operating pressure
- Down to 0.1 mbar
- Installation
- Barometric / Non-barometric
- Ice formation prevention
- Heated operation
- Steam consumption optimization
- Adaptable to process
- Corrosion resistance
- High
- Temperature change resistance
- High
- Gas-tightness
- Impregnation technique
- Suction pressure
- Down to approx. 0.1 mbar
- Non-barometric installation
- Capable
- Adaptable to process conditions
- Yes
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized
- Thermal conductivity
- High
- Temperature change resistance
- High
- Gas-tightness
- Impregnated graphite
- Graphite compatibility
- Suitable
- Compact design
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- Compact/Small dimensions
- Material
- Graphite
- Shape
- Multi-stage / Modular
- Heat exchanger type
- Block / Shell-and-tube / Plate
- Material of construction
- Graphite
- Heat exchanger type
- Block heat exchanger,Shell-and-tube,Plate heat exchanger
- Suction connection type
- Barometric / Non-barometric installation
- Installation type
- Compact design
- Ceramic to Graphite upgrade
- Easily replaceable without modifications