Industrial fluids
Waste oil & oily waste water
Industrial sectors that work with large numbers of machines will need to store, transport and dispose of large amounts of waste oil, which increases with every oil change. Disposal of this waste oil is associated with significant cost. As an alternative, waste oil can be converted into a valuable resource using GEA’s centrifuges. The treated oil can be used as a high calorific value secondary fuel in certain sectors of industry, or as a base oil for the production of lubricants. This not only saves valuable resources, but also cuts costs.
Making the best of it
The differing origins and compositions of waste oil mean that its water, oil and solids content can vary considerably. GEA’s high-performance decanter centrifuges and separators offer suitable solutions for any waste oil separation requirement.
Decanters are used primarily when there is a high solids content. A self-cleaning separator can then be installed downstream to polish the valuable liquid phase and separate the finest solid particles and water. This high degree of separation generates oil that can be sold as a base oil for power generation, rather than be disposed of at considerable cost. This cleaned waste oil is in demand as a fuel by the cement industry and in metallurgical works, for example. The waste water created during the process no longer contains oil and can be disposed of with minimum impact on the environment.
Products & Technologies
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Centrifugal Separator
GEA separators are designed for liquid-based applications. Using centrifugal force, they are used for separating suspensions consisting of two or more phases of different densities, i.e. they can be used for liquid-liquid separation, for liquid-liquid-solid separation or for liquid-solid separation. They are equally as effective at separating liq...
Decanter Centrifuge
The decanter’s hour has come as soon as the solids content in the suspension to be processed is particularly high. These machines provide the benefits of high clarifying efficiency and maximum dewatering as well as the separation of liquids with the simultaneous removal of solids. The main requirements in this respect include a high bowl speed, a...
Jet pumps
Jet pumps, also referred to as ejectors, are devices for the conveyance, compression or mixing of gases, vapors, liquids or solids and for the production of vacuum in which a gaseous or liquid medium serves as the motive force.
Liquid Mixers
Mixing is a vital process in the production of a diverse range of products in a wide range of industries. Based on our extensive experience and technological know-how, GEA offers a variety of batch, continuous and in-house custom designed mixing solutions for unique applications that meet specific customer needs.
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Feeding the future: The power of freeze-drying innovation
Waste reduction is important to us at GEA, and by harnessing the power of freeze drying technology, we can transform surplus food into valuable, long-lasting products – helping to reduce waste, extend shelf life and build a more resilient food supply for generations to come.
GEA and Pulmuone honor generations of cold noodle craftsmanship
When plant-forward South Korean food producer Pulmuone brought GEA the challenge of developing a modern spin on the traditional chewy cold (naengmyeon) noodle, GEA’s R&D experts were up to the challenge. They helped develop what is now a commercial hit produced with less water and electricity than previously existing methods. The result is also true to the traditional origins of the dish as well as Pulmuone’s health, well-being and sustainability roots.
