Conventional separators

Conventional separators usually make use of gravity separation, wire mesh or windpack internals to de-mist. However, the separation effect is not ideal, resulting in a large amount of valuable product entrained downstream in the form of droplets, which reduces yields and exacerbates the side reactions.

Non-optimum separation effeciency of the oil-gas separator downstream the compressor, causing oil fouling within the synthesis reactor. This can cause catalyst poisoning and reduce the lifespan of the catalyst.

The exhaust gas carries a large amount of methanol (droplet and gas phase) into the fuel system, which will will be burned and wasted. This is valuable methanol product that could have been recovered.

Comparison SDSμ Separator with traditional separators

Application Areas for the SDS Separation Technology

Increasing production capacity (product recovery).

Protecting the activity and lifetime of the catalyst.

Reducing the energy consumption.

Preventing liquid entrainment (fouling) of compressor internals.

Improving the synthesis efficiency and reducing the side reactions.

Reducing emission levels.

SDSμ Separation Technology Demonstration Unit