Solvent Recovery Systems – Engineered for Performance, Sustainability & Cost Optimization
At Cenvora Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., we specialize in the design, engineering, and integration of high-efficiency solvent recovery systems tailored to diverse industrial processes. Our systems are developed to maximize solvent reclamation, minimize waste generation, and significantly reduce operational expenditure while ensuring environmental compliance.
Understanding that solvent losses directly impact both profitability and sustainability metrics, we focus on delivering process-optimized, energy-efficient, and application-specific recovery solutions.
Technical Advantages
1. Cost-Effective Operation
- High solvent recovery efficiencies (up to 95–99%, depending on system configuration)
- Reduced fresh solvent procurement costs
- Lower waste disposal and incineration expenses
- Optimized utility consumption through heat integration and energy recovery
2. Process Efficiency & Reliability
- Designed for batch, campaign, and continuous processing
- Automated process control with PLC/DCS integration
- Stable operation across varying feed compositions
- Reduced downtime through modular and maintainable design
3. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Reduced VOC emissions
- Lower carbon footprint through solvent reuse
- Compliance with CPCB/PCB and global environmental standards
- Closed-loop recovery configurations to minimize fugitive emissions
Engineering Capabilities
Our solvent recovery systems are engineered using advanced separation technologies including:
- Fractional distillation (atmospheric and vacuum)
- Azeotropic distillation
- Extractive distillation
- Multi-effect distillation
- Thin film / wiped film evaporation (for high boiling solvents)
- Decanters and phase separation systems
- Heat integration and energy recovery systems
Each system is custom-designed after:
- Process simulation (Aspen / HYSYS based studies)
- Mass & energy balance validation
- Solvent compatibility and material selection study
- Hazard and operability (HAZOP) review
- Thermal efficiency optimization
Process Configurations
Our systems are suitable for:
- Batch Processing Units
- Campaign-Based Production
- Continuous Process Plants
Main Applications
1. Aqueous Non-Azeotropic Systems
- Separation of water and solvents without azeotrope formation
- Standard fractional distillation with optimized tray/packing selection
2. Other Non-Azeotropic Systems
- Solvent-solvent separation based on volatility differences
- Multi-column distillation configurations where required
3. Heterogeneous Azeotropic Systems
- Azeotrope breaking using decanters and phase separation
- Azeotropic distillation with entrainers where applicable
4. Aqueous Homogeneous Azeotropic Systems
- Pressure-swing distillation
- Extractive distillation for azeotrope separation
Key Design Features
- ASME/TEMA compliant equipment
- SS304 / SS316 / Duplex / Alloy construction options
- Structured packing / trays selection based on process
- Energy-efficient reboiler and condenser design
- Integrated solvent storage and handling systems
- Skid-mounted modular units (optional)