The Rotating Packed bed (RPB) technology is a step forward from standard separation equipment, like columns or thin-film evaporators, which capabilities are limited by gravity. The combination of high centrifugal force and packings specifically designed for RPBs in cooperation with Technical University of Dortmund, leads to immense improvement in heat and mass transfer. An up to 20-fold equipment volume reduction is possible, especially for viscous systems.
RPB has several advantages over conventional equipment in gas-liquid operations:
Quick operation change - just a few seconds to reach steady state
Intense heat & mass transfer - up to 20 times equipment size reduction
Rotational speed as a degree of freedom - wide operational window
High centrifugal force - operation independent of the gravity
- Lower degradation of mass transfer with liquid viscosity
- Operation at low pressure (minimal 1 Pa)
- Self cleaning - resistant to fouling
This makes Rotating Packed Bed the perfect choice for :
Highly viscous fluids
Temperature sensitive products
Modular plants
High Pressure or vacuum processes
Quickly changing operational conditions
Portable plants on ships or trucks
