Waste & Recycling Applications

There are a wide amount of applications for our VacuDry^® process within the oil and gas industry. A large variety of wastes and by-products that are generated in the oil & gas production chain can be treated effectively and sustainably. In past decades, numerous thermal desorption processes have been implemented worldwide, using a variety of heating chamber designs to separate hydrocarbons from the mineral solids. Such standard TDUs work under atmospheric pressure which can lead to safety risks, high energy consumption, larger emissions and limited flexibility regarding altering feed materials. Due to its unique design, the complications outlined above are avoided throughout the VacuDry^® process. When it comes to treating standard oily wastes, mercury-containing waste streams, NORM, and especially for the recovery of highly valuable drilling fluids from drill cuttings; our vacuum thermal desorption process (i.e. vacuum distillation) is economically unbeatable.

By econ industries GmbH based in Starnberg, GERMANY.

Natural Occurring Radioactive Material consists of materials enriched with radioactive elements found in the environment. They are usually brought to the surface by oil and gas exploration or mining. NORM wastes can be treated in a VacuDry® unit in order to prepare it for a safe sub earth disposal. Find more information, important key facts and the benefits of VacuDry® NORM waste plants on http://www.econindustries.com/applications/norm-waste

By econ industries GmbH based in Starnberg, GERMANY.

Common drilling procedures for oil and gas, used widely around the world, produce a consistently increasing amount drill cuttings containing oil. In some cases, drill cuttings even contain other hazardous components such as mercury or NORM (Natural occurring Radioactive Material), requiring special attention. Treatment of drill cuttings is therefore beneficial from both an environmental and an economic standpoint, allowing valuable drilling oil to be recovered, and ensuring environmentally sound disposal of the drill cuttings. Our VacuDry technology is designed to safely separate oil, water and mercury from the solids (including NORM), allowing reuse of the oil and safe disposal of the water, mercury, solids and NORM.

By econ industries GmbH based in Starnberg, GERMANY.

Mercury-contaminated wastes are a major challenge for many industries including the chlorine industry, oil & gas drilling, oil & gas refineries (catalysts) and fluorescent lamps recycling. Due to strict legal restrictions and HSE requirements, mercury-contaminated waste is required to be handled with special care. We at econ industries have the best solution for each specific mercury waste stream, with plants that are recognised as being state of the art from approval authorities worldwide.

By econ industries GmbH based in Starnberg, GERMANY.

MACPRESSE products revolutionized the way the solid waste is transferred and processed.Used in different environments, our machines innovate and optimize the traditional process of waste disposal. In fact, different materials such as municpal solid waste is treated and compacted before transferring them from the transfer stations to landfill sites. This way, there’s no risk of land contamination and bad-smelling liquid formation – attracting vermin –when waste is not pre-treated ,collected in transfer stations and delivered to landfill sites.

By Macpresse Europa S.R.L based in Vernate, ITALY.

From process to product, we remove odors from rubber and plastic. Malodors, whether connected to the process or embedded within the end product, are an inherent concern associated with manufacturing polymers. Fortunately, OMI Industries has a versatile solution that’s proven to work within the plastics and rubber industries. Ecosorb odor neutralizing products feature a proprietary, natural and environmentally safe formulation that’s fast acting and effective at removing detrimental polymer odors without the use of masking agents or fragrances.

By OMI Industries (OMI) based in Long Grove, ILLINOIS (USA).

Eliminating industrial odors naturally is our civic duty. To handle the odor control needs of municipal and government agencies, OMI Industries has created MUNI odor neutralizing product. Similar in many ways to its siblings in the Ecosorb products line, Muni odor control product uses Van Der Waals forces to chemically react with malodor molecules to eliminate odors combined with a natural formulation that makes it safe to work with. What’s more, the Muni product is surprisingly economical to use. It was specially developed to meet the tight budget limitations faced by municipalities without skimping on industrial odor control effectiveness.

By OMI Industries (OMI) based in Long Grove, ILLINOIS (USA).

When it comes to odor management, simply cleaning the tank isn’t enough to remove the odors. Prior to cleaning, storage tanks are vented to the atmosphere in order to reduce the internal gas content to a level below its lower explosion limit (LEL). This permits safe worker access. During venting, odors escape into the atmosphere creating a nuisance to nearby residents, businesses, and employees. Furthermore, storage tank cleaning results in production downtime that reduces plant profitability.

By OMI Industries (OMI) based in Long Grove, ILLINOIS (USA).

You refine the fuel, we’ll remove the odors. Oil refineries and petrochemical plants may generate large volumes of odor from the processing and refining of different fuels. Sulfides, mercaptans, and hydrocarbon compounds are all closely related to the oil industry. The odors generated from these industrial compounds are of a high nuisance value and generally create concern among local air boards and the public. Ecosorb odor removal products may be used in a variety of areas around the refinery including water treatment facilities, sludge ponds, sulfur recovery units, and API separators. To remove odors during tank cleaning and maintenance operations, portable dispersion systems can be used in the immediate work area to control malodors. Ecosorb products can be directly injected into flues and stacks and may be used as a substitute scrubbing solution in some applications.

By OMI Industries (OMI) based in Long Grove, ILLINOIS (USA).

Sludge by-products from the metalworking industry have a high potential for recycling. Prolonged grinding processes can generate large amounts of highly valuable, alloy-rich sludge; consisting of metal powder and cooling lubricants. Inside our VacuDry system, the thermal separation of the liquids (hydrocarbons, eventually water) and solids (metal powder) takes place in an oxygen free atmosphere. This absence of oxygen ultimately eliminates material degradation by oxidation, and self-ignition or explosion risks. Operation under a low vacuum ensures the possibility to recover the cooling lubricants for later reuse. After the thermal treatment, for appropriate handling in the melting process, the metal powder is pressed into briquettes. With the econ VacuDry technology, 100% recycling of all ingredients is possible.

By econ industries GmbH based in Starnberg, GERMANY.

The contamination of soils as a result of prior chemical production can often be unpredictable and diverse. The majority of such pollutants will require an ex-situ treatment method. Many of our VacuDry units can be used for direct-feeding contaminated soils. To reduce the input amount for thermal treatment, the VacuDry units can also be used in combination with soil-washing plants: In this case, customers only feed the high polluted fractions and screened fines (e.g. below 10 mm), as well as the filter-cake from the soil washing process. However, we are able to handle soil contaminated with mercury, hydrocarbons, PAH, PCB, dioxins, furans, organic-lead compounds and many more. VacuDry plants for on-site ex-situ remediation projects are delivered in a modular design.

By econ industries GmbH based in Starnberg, GERMANY.

Optimize Multiphase Processes With In Situ Video and Real-Time Particle and Droplet Measurements. Particles and droplets are everywhere in the chemical, consumer products, pulp and paper, and petroleum industries. Particles grow, agglomerate, break, dissolve, and change shape - all of which can have an impact on process performance and product quality. To be successful, chemists and engineers must understand and optimize particle size distributions to control process efficiency such as stability, separations, or flow properties. In addition, particle and emulsion distributions must be well controlled to ensure repeatable product yield, shelf life, and bulk density.

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc based in Greifensee, SWITZERLAND.

Today, pharmaceutical and fine chemical companies face major challenges posed by globalization, environmental regulation, and shortened product life cycle that affect all aspects of their business. The research and development of an optimized chemical synthesis route must be carried out in less time and with less chemical waste to ensure a robust and economic process that can be efficiently scaled to manufacturing while meeting constraints related to product yield and purity, process and worker safety, and environmental concerns.

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc based in Greifensee, SWITZERLAND.

Challenged by computerized system validation. The consumer should have access to safe medications, medical devices and services through processes that are understood and controlled, and therefore reproducible. These claims are contained in healthcare regulations and laws worldwide.

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc based in Greifensee, SWITZERLAND.

Liquids, powders, solids, and gases are captured, stored, and processed in many different types of vessels, tanks, hoppers, and unique containers. Whether managing inventory, ensuring product consistency, or eliminating waste, there are numerous requirements for integrating weighing into these structures.

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc based in Greifensee, SWITZERLAND.

Maximizing inventory turnover increases profitability. METTLER TOLEDO has a wide range of products all designed to enhance your ability to control inventory, making operations more efficient, and ensuring material security. In many facilities around the world, Mettler Toledo equipment acts as the execution/accounting system for incoming and outgoing goods as well as products, which are routinely controlled, or cycle counted.

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc based in Greifensee, SWITZERLAND.

Anguil thermal and catalytic oxidizer systems are used on various applications throughout the chemical processing industry for emission abatement. Our experience includes applications on tank vents, amine tail gases, API separators, acid gases, inert streams and more. Regulatory Compliance Guaranteed, Seamless Process Integration, Efficient Destruction Technologies, Advanced System Controls.

By Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN (USA).

Food products such as dairy, baked goods, cereals, beverages and confectionary demand pumps that meet today’s hygiene standards and are able to handle products with care. Peristaltic tube pumps are perfect for sanitary pumping of many foods and liquids. The gentle pumping action works well with shear sensitive products and products that offgas, such as when pumping yeast in brewing beer.

By Verderflex Peristaltic Pumps - part of the Verder Group based in Castleford, UNITED KINGDOM.

A large selection of panel mounted pumps and pump heads for use in Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM). These pumps are custom engineered to integrate within your own equipment whenever accurate and repeatable dosing or liquid transfer is a must. Pumps can be supplied with a range of power options including both A.C or D.C. motors.

By Verderflex Peristaltic Pumps - part of the Verder Group based in Castleford, UNITED KINGDOM.

The LG Sonic technology controls suspended and filamentous algae without killing beneficial bacteria in (Waste)Water treatment plants.

By LG Sonic based in Zoetermeer, NETHERLANDS.