Industrial distillation testing services

Ensure optimal purity and performance by utilizing advanced pilot and mobile distillation testing facilities designed to simulate and refine your process parameters, enabling precise adjustments to meet specific production demands.

Enhances Distillation and Fermentation Efficiency

The versatile Mobile Pilot Distillation and Fermentation Systems from GEA are designed to optimize separation and purification processes across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, and energy. Featuring state-of-the-art pilot plants, these systems can be configured for both stationary and mobile operations, with remote control capabilities enhancing operational flexibility. Designed to handle diverse product types—liquid, gas, and slurry—these systems apply distillation, fermentation, and evaporation techniques to efficiently produce high-quality outputs such as ethanol, essential oils, and bioplastics.

Equipped with glass and stainless steel distillation columns, the systems utilize random packing, sieve trays, and Thormann trays, allowing precise observation and treatment of various substances, including higher-viscosity products. With the capability to function under continuous, batch, and remote operations, they support R&D and laboratory environments effectively.

Energy efficiency is realized through options for direct steam or thermal oil heating, integrating seamlessly with production lines for minimal operational costs. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, these units offer comprehensive customization and engineering support to meet specific throughput and processing needs, backed by GEA’s commitment to durable construction and enhanced process control.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by achieving high purity outputs such as ethanol and essential oils.
  • Increases operational flexibility with mobile and remote control capabilities.
  • Reduces energy costs through optimized heating systems and efficient resource utilization.
  • Supports versatile applications across multiple industries, ensuring broad adaptability.
  • Facilitates comprehensive testing and R&D with customizable configurations and real-time data monitoring.

General


Applications
Food,Personal care,Fine chemicals,Gas,Beverage,Oil,Biopharmaceuticals,Environment,Home,New food,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Ethanol,Bioplastics,Perfumes,Plant-based proteins,Milk derivatives,Biofuels,Herbal extracts,Fruit juices,Essential oils
Steps before
Purification,Fermentation,Membrane Filtration,Dehydration
Steps after
Packing,Purification,Drying,Centrifuge,Decanter
Input ingredients
fermentation feedstock,viscous products,multi-component mixtures,feed for distillation
Output ingredients
distilled products,purified products,separated components,target product compositions
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


Boiling range
Varies depending on substance
Viscosity measurement
Yes
Thermal conductivity measurement
Yes
Dry matter analysis
Yes
GC Analysis
Yes
HPLC Analysis
Yes
Column size
DN50,DN100,DN250
Heating type
Electrical,Direct steam,Thermal oil
Operating temperature
Up to 300°C
Column packing types
Packed columns,Sieve trays,Random packaging
Automation
Remote control system

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Continuous
Remote control capability
Yes
Mobility of pilot plants
Mobile / Stationary
Automation level
Manual / PLC / Remote
Compatibility with heating methods
Direct steam / Natural circulation
Simulation and customization
Software/Hardware Adaptation

Physical Characteristics


Mobile Pilot Plants
Yes
Glass Distillation Column Size
DN50 and DN100
Column Material
Glass and Stainless Steel
Column Diameter
DN50 to DN250
Maximum Operating Temperature
300°C
Heating Type
Electrical,Direct Steam,Thermal Oil
Evaporator Type
Falling Film,Natural Circulation
Control System
Remote Controlled
Process Line Arrangement
Customizable
Process Monitoring
Electronic Data Recording
Fermentation Plant Type
Continuous/Batch

Custom Options


Control panel type
Remote control system
Integration with existing systems
Yes,mobile pilot plants
Process data recording
Electronic processing
Simulation capabilities
Software and hardware for plant operation simulation
Custom design adaptation
Adaptation to customer specifications