Industrial distillation testing services
For industries requiring precise distillation processes, typical challenges include variability in raw materials, optimizing thermal efficiency, and ensuring product purity. These challenges necessitate rigorous testing in dedicated facilities to refine process parameters and ensure consistent results.
Optimize distillation with state-of-the-art testing
The distillation test facilities at GEA’s Karlsruhe R&D Center are equipped with modern pilot plants and testing benches, enabling comprehensive testing in distillation technology. The center offers various laboratory and pilot plant setups, including continuous and batch fermentation plants, glass distillation columns, and mobile stainless steel columns. These facilities allow for precise determination of important physical characteristics like viscosity, boiling point elevation, and thermal conductivity. Analytical techniques such as GC and HPLC are employed to determine product compositions. The mobile nature of some pilot plants supports on-site testing at customer premises, which can be remotely controlled and monitored. GEA utilizes sophisticated software and hardware to simulate plant operation, adapting parameters to specific customer requirements. The facilities support a range of industries including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Benefits
- Tailored testing for precise distillation parameters
- Mobile testing units for on-site assessments
- Advanced analytical capabilities with GC and HPLC
- Adaptable to various industry applications
- Utilization of latest simulation software