Distillation & Dehydration systems
Distillation systems
Distillation is a thermal seperation method dividing a feed flow of mixed solvents into a distillate stream and a bottom product stream.
The EPCON distillation systems are characterized by an energy optimized design.
Dehydration units
The dehydration process is used to further solvents that have already been rectified close to its azeotropic concentration and hence reached the maximum concentration by traditional distillation. The dehydration unit then removes the required amount of the remaining water.
EPCON has developed and delivered a new patented energy optimized dehydration system that utilize an MVR evaporator connected with membranes. A permate distillation column is used to recycle the ethanol following in the permeate stream. The energy savings is typically 60-80% compared to traditional standalone dehydration systems.
MVR
MVR or mechanical vapour recompression is technology where the vapour is compressed in a compressor or fan to a higher temperature and pressure. This compressed vapour is then used as energy source instead of boiler steam.
The EPCON distillation and dehydration systems can be delivered with MVR technology, which can provide an energy saving up to 90%. EPCON has more than 20 years of competence in MVR technology.
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