Solvent Reclaim Equipment

The principal components in any solvent reclaimer are a tank in which the waste is deposited, a heating system for turning the liquid part of the waste into vapor and a condenser to cool the vapor back into a liquid.

The size of the tank determines the size of the solvent reclaim equipment. Methods of heating include steam, direct heat (using an electric heating element or heat plate) and indirect heat (where an oil bath surrounding the tank is heated by direct electric heat). Indirect heat is usually the preferred approach because the heating is more uniform.

The condenser is most often a series of looped copper or stainless steel coils (resembling a car radiator) that are cooled by a built-in fan or surrounded by water or coolant to chill the vapor back into a liquid. Cooling by air is less expensive than cooling by water or coolant and is adequate for small, batch type solvent recyclers. Water cooled condensers may be necessary for applications where the condensing temperature is particularly low or the environment of the facility is unusually hot. The water cooled condenser will then be more efficient.

NexGen can help you determine your specific solvent reclaimer needs. There are no “one-size-fits-all” solutions to your waste management and solvent reclaim concerns. We help you determine the needs of your business so you can buy the equipment you need. Our equipment will not only give your company a “green” profile, but it will also pay for itself in time, saving you money on solvent purchasing and disposal costs. View our catalog to find out more about our solvent reclaim equipment. Contact us to find out more about solvent recovery and how it can help your business.