PRODUCTION & PROCESSING
DELIVERING DISTILLATION
A new electrifi ed distillation solution aims to improve energy effi ciency and enable carbon emission reductions
E
ngineering giant Sulzer has recently launched VoltaSplit, its new electrifi ed distillation solution that considerably
enhances energy eff iciency while enabling the reduction of direct CO2
emissions. Relying on electricity in lieu of
traditional energy-intensive steam boilers, VoltaSplit reduces the direct CO2
emissions of distillation units
by up to 90%. This in turn enables process industries to meet regulatory requirements, improve operational performance and reduce their long- term environmental impact. Distillation is a cornerstone process
in numerous industries, yet it is traditionally characterised by high energy consumption. Conventional distillation systems often rely on on- site steam boilers powered by carbon- intensive fossil fuels, contributing
substantially to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of refi nery and chemical complexes and to the carbon footprint of chemical products, fuels and solvents. Designed to drastically reduce the
energy consumed by distillation plants and the associated CO2
emissions,
VoltaSplit has been proven to increase the eff icient use of energy and to greatly reduce operational costs by cutting energy requirements up to 20 times compared to traditional solutions such as electric reboilers.
POWERING THE FUTURE Sulzer’s innovative approach uses electricity as its single power source to run distillation units, enabling process industries to decrease the energy they require. Moreover, it permits them to shift to renewable energy when
available without any major investment in new infrastructure. In this manner, VoltaSplit is setting new standards for distillation by off ering a more sustainable and cost-eff ective solution.
EFFICIENCY AND REDUCED EMISSIONS Sulzer Executive Chairwoman, Suzanne Thoma, concludes: “We strive to deliver process solutions that create signifi cant value for our customers. We’re proud to off er a solution that drives eff iciency while actively contributing to the reduction of global emissions, both of which are key concerns for industrial operators today. With the launch of VoltaSplit, we aim to speed up the global adoption of transformative technology that enables essential industries to produce at lower costs while saving on GHG emissions.”
VoltaSplit reduces the direct CO2 emissions of distillation units by up to 90%
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