Main target is to generate scalable data and results during the pilot tests (with small sample quantities) to enable a later scale up to industrial systems. Furthermore these pilot systems can be used for distillation or drying of small product quantities.

Experience, gained by experiments with a variety of products in our own pilot plants, has influenced the design and continuously improves the quality and performance of the systems.

Pilot plants are used for:

• Generating the scalable data for industrial systems
• Producing certain sample quantities
• Optimization of existing processes

Technical features

• Plant sizes for feed rates of 5 kg/h up to 50 kg/h
• Evaporator sizes 0.06 m² up to 0.5 m²
• Heating of evaporator jacket up to 350 °C (hot oil)
• For temperatures > 350 °C inductive heating possible
• Achievable pressure down to 0.001 mbar (short path evaporator)
• Achievable pressure down to 0.1 mbar (wiped film evaporator)
• Small product hold up in pipes and vessels
• MOC stainless steel and special materials

Set-ups and options

• Short path distillation systems VK in different sizes
• Wiped film distillation systems VD in different sizes
• Wiped film distillation systems with rectification column
• Multi-stage pilot units
• Different wiping systems
• Completely jacketed (trace-heated) systems
• Continuous feeding and discharge options (pumps)
• PLC and visualization
• GMP and ex-proof design (if requested)