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Solvent Distillation Reloaded, Made in Germany Ulrich Reuther Ch.Batsch Verfahrenstechnik GmbH – Meckenheim, Germany
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For years Ch.Batsch Verfahrenstechnik GmbH has been developing distillation systems for solvent recovery to enable companies to have a circular economy and thus contribute to the protection of the planet’s ecological balance.
S
ince the Paris Agreement on climate change, industrial
Limitations of traditional distillation procedures
manufacturers have been increasingly challenged by the need
Currently, the main constraint is a lack of reliable technology and staff
for a sustainable and circular economy. The aim is to achieve
to operate the existing solutions to meet the high standards of many
global climate neutrality by minimising harmful emissions and reducing
industries.
the consumption of natural resources. Generally speaking, the issue of
Distillation technology for on-site recycling of solvents is provided by many
sustainability has increased in importance and has now become a central
traditional manufacturers worldwide. Machines are sold to customers, but
scope of activities for manufacturing industries.
so far these services, as well as spare parts, are charged at an additional
Moving forward, it is now vital for companies in the paint, varnish and
cost.
coating industries to use organic solvents. This leads to a significant
Moreover, the design of these traditional distillation units often leads
impact on the environment. The disposal of large quantities of the
to overheating of the solvent, creating burned residues which lead to
polluted solvent also releases considerable amounts of CO2 into the
a decreased efficiency of the heating surface. This results in a lower
environment. Each year millions of tons of this hazardous waste are
performance of the entire system, thus requiring more intensive and
incinerated.
regular maintanance.
For every ton of solvent, up to three tons of CO2 are released during
Furthermore, the prevailing distillation systems rely on several
incineration - and this despite the fact that up to 95% of the solvent could
installations like rotating scrappers, that pose a regular need of servicing
usually be recovered and fed back into the production process.
by the manufacturer and might even lead to damages on the main
Ch.Batsch Verfahrenstechnik GmbH has been focusing for many years on
working chamber.
the research and development of distillation systems for solvent recovery in order to enable companies to have a circular economy and thus
Solvent recycling as a service
contribute to the protection of the planet’s ecological balance.
The German company Ch.Batsch Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, based in
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