Organic solvent nanofiltration for liquid separation
In the petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, separating liquid organic process mixtures efficiently and effectively is a common challenge. Conventional thermal separation methods often struggle with energy consumption and handling temperature-sensitive molecules.
Process organic solvent mixtures efficiently
The BORSIG Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) unit is a cutting-edge system designed for the separation of liquid organic process mixtures. This unit uses solvent-resistant membranes with a high affinity for organic solvents, retaining soluted molecules ranging from 200 to 1,000 g/mol. Unlike traditional thermal methods, the OSN operates under mild conditions, minimizing energy consumption and preserving temperature-sensitive components. The system can process solvent-based waste streams, recovering valuable materials, avoiding product loss, and reducing waste disposal costs. The modular design allows for flexible capacity adjustments, and it can substitute multiple separation steps, simplifying the overall process. This technology is particularly suitable for applications like polishing liquid hydrocarbons, recovering homogeneous catalysts, assisting crystallization, solvent recovery, and decolorizing natural oils.
Benefits
- Non-thermal separation process
- Gentle on heat-sensitive molecules and complexes
- Potential for significant energy reduction
- Simplifies processes and reduces bottlenecks
- Modular system for flexible capacity adjustment