Vacuum Equipment for Biofuel Process Plants Non-polluting dry vacuum pump technology for the oleochemical process industryVacuum Equipment for Biofuel Process Plants Many governments are increasing the use of biofuels as they are more environmentally-friendly, renewable and reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels or additives. Biofuels are oleochemicals — chemicals derived from agricultural oils and fats — and include hydrogen, methanol, ethanol and biodiesel (methyl ester). The oleochemical industry, like the petrochemical industry, has vacuum applications such as deodorization, distillation, evaporation and reactor systems. Edwards has an extensive range of process vacuum technologies. We can provide you with all of the required vacuum equipment needed in biofuel processes — from biodiesel and bioethanol production to glycerin and fatty acid purification. Process sche for Bods predsctn BIODIESEL VACUUM Glycerin is a co-product of biodiesel production, recovered from the eransesterification reaction between the feedstock and ‘methanol. Vacuum is used co: + Refine the feedstock (2- 10 mbar, 1.5 - 8 Torr) + Dry the biodiesel product (~1 mbar,~0.8 Tort) + Purify the glycerin co-product («< 0.1 mbar, <0,08 Torr) + Recover excess methanol (20 - 70 mbar; I5 - 53 Torr) BIOETHANOL VACUUM + Vacuum is used to dehydrate ethanol or convert ethanel £0 eters by pervaporation (typically 6 - 10 mbar, - 8 Tort). + In molecular sieve purification, where cryetaline aluminosileates (usually zeolites, or activated carbons) absorb water selectively, vacuum is used to regenerate the sieve in the pressure svang absorption (PSA) process. typical PSA system comprises two nearientical columns, one for absorption or scrubbing and the Disteton-peraporataniybridcetyation scheme other for regeneration or stripping, usually operating under vacuum from 1000 - 50 mbar: (740 - 38 Tarr).CHEMICAL DRY PUMPING SYSTEMS Edwards pionaered environmentally-friendly, chemical dry vacuum pumps, ‘which offer high reliability with 2 low cost of ownership and easy maintenance ac wide intervals. + No effluent generation + No oil or water in contact with the process gas + Immediate solvent recovery at the pump exhaust + Deeper vacuum and more flexible operation than tradicional cystams + Explosion-proof + Combine with mechanical boosters for high capacities at low prassures DPIDPSIEDP DRYSTAR® Series Chemical Dry Vacuum Pumps Full-range of pumps using a patented non-contacting, reverse claw technology and offering capacities of 80 - 420 meh! (50 - 250 cfm) + Incegral indirect cooling with camperature control + Clucch machanism to protect against liquid slugs + Vertical mounted for self draining and small footprint + Fully ATEX compliane DPS series + No need for gas injection + Low power and maincenance Dx Series The CDX Series offers a unique doutle-ended, variable pitch screw mechanism which eliminates end compression plates. Based on unrivalled dry vacuum pump experience and applications expertise, these innovative pumps utilize the latest manufacturing and design philosophies. + High capacity of 1,000 mht (590 cfm) + Low operating pressures + Excellent temperature concrol s + Integral flame arrester option Ss + Excellent liquid and solids handling capability $ + Easy maintenance (@owarps for Betcer Process ResuksMECHANICAL BOOSTERS. Mechanical boosters are combined with a backing pump to increase capacity at lower pressures. With several hundred thousand units in the field, Edwards offers system solutions to fit mest requirements, including: + Full cange of reliable boosters, with a variety of drives and features + All dry non-contacting mechanisms + No contact of gas with oll or water + Able to tolerate large amounts of condensable vapors and dust EH Booster EH Sorles Mechanical Boosters Reliable, vibration-free mechanical boosters with capacities of 300 - 4.200 mvt! (180 - 2500 cfm). + Pacented hydrokinetic drive + Pump straight from asmospherie pressure without an inverter, by-pass line or relief valve + Reduced pump down time by up to 50% + Simple installation SN Booster + Long maintenance intervals SN and HY Series Boosters Rugged, compact lowers with long-term reliability and capacities of 7,000 - 30,000 mh" (4,100 - 17,700 etm), + Extended maintenance intervals + Optional inverter allows starting at atmospheric pressure Dry pump and mechanical ‘+ HV series with incogral exhaust cooler boostar pumping system LIQUID RING PUMPING SYSTEMS Liquid ring vacuum pumps are the industry standard in many chemical processes because of their reliability, ease of maintenance, low vibration, low noise, high condensable vapor handling capability and ability to use different seal fluids and materials of construction. Edwards liquid ring vacuum pumps include: + Single-stage pumps ~ sizes up to 30,000 mh (17,660 cfm) + Twvo-stage pumps ~ sizes up to 7.500 mth (4,500 cfm) + Continuous operation at all suction pressures down to 33 mbar (25 Torr) + Seal fluids compatible with pumped vapor. such as methyl ester for lower pressures and effluent elimination + Standard configurations ~ once through, partial or total recirculation + Liquid and some particulate handling in vapor stream + Systems with mechanical boosters and steam ejectors for low pressure operation GLosAL contacts =e — e as imate Heiman, Tamamymanas, Became ecm EE oe eae venenatis Sa SE come Seay aac. SEE rn Mees (@owarps Reva ot ats es bate a pana