Industrial Plant / Thermal Separation Processes
MORE THAN A SINGLE COMPONENT
A separation process is only as effective as the way its individual components work together. As an experienced engineering partner, we apply our process expertise to the design of every component, ensuring reliable integration and optimum performance within the overall system.
Our expertise
in process intensification
We do not view a distillation column or a heat exchanger as a standalone component, but as an integral part of the overall process. This system-level approach enables us to design high-performance components.
- Validated by operational experience: We continuously refine and validate our design software using performance data from our own complex, integrated plants.
- Full control: We design critical components, such as vacuum condensers, entirely in-house, giving us full control over design, performance and quality.
Design of separation processes
We design and supply a range of individual process components tailored to the specific requirements of separation processes in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.
Distillation
We design and supply distillation and rectification columns for a wide range of separation applications. Using state-of-the-art simulation software (ChemCAD), we design the optimal column for your process. We validate every simulation against data from our own laboratory to confirm the required number of theoretical stages and optimise the final design.
Evaporation
We design falling-film evaporators and spiral coil heat exchangers for the gentle and energy-efficient processing of your products. The equipment is engineered using our proven in-house software and validated against real operating data.
Stripping
We design and supply customised stripping columns for the removal of volatile components from liquid streams. Benefiting from our experience in process engineering, we design the column internals to achieve product purity with minimal energy consumption.
Frequently asked questions
How does DeltaMem verify the performance of its designs?
Our designs are based on more than on theoretical software alone. DeltaMem continuously validates its design tools using operating data from its own complex integrated plants. This ensures that the specified performance is proven under real operating conditions, not merely in simulation.
What advantage does DeltaMem's heat exchanger design offer?
A core competence of DeltaMem is the design of high-efficiency shell-and-tube and spiral coil heat exchangers. Developed entirely in-house, these heat exchangers give us full control over design, quality and performance, while enabling precise optimisation to meet the thermodynamic requirements of each application.
Does DeltaMem supply the components only or also the engineering for their integration?
DeltaMem offers both. We can supply individual components or provide the engineering expertise required to integrate them seamlessly into your existing plant or new installation.
How does DeltaMem validate the design of a distillation column?
DeltaMem follows a two-step design approach. We first simulate the separation process using advanced process simulation software. The simulation results are then validated against experimental data from our own laboratory, allowing us to confirm the required number of theoretical stages and optimise the final column design.