Ultra-Low Sulfur Purification
Achieve <10 ppm sulfur content to meet global fuel standards and reduce emissions
Winter-Grade Biodiesel Quality
Improve cold flow properties and fuel color for reliable performance in low temperatures
Cost-Effective & Scalable Technology
Lower production costs with high FAME yield and seamless integration into existing plants
Biodiesel Distillation Technology
Sulzer Biodiesel Distillation Technology enables the production of ultra-low sulfur biodiesel with less than 10 ppm sulfur content, meeting global fuel standards and environmental regulations. Designed to purify trans-esterified and acid-esterified biodiesel, the process improves cold flow properties, reduces monoglycerides, and enhances fuel color resulting in winter-grade biodiesel suitable for low-temperature applications. With high FAME yield, low operating costs, and seamless integration into existing plants, Sulzer’s solution delivers reliable performance and measurable economic benefits.
Main Benefits
Highest methanol recovery rate and highest purity recovered methanol
Guaranteed performance with a long reference list
Testing facilities available for validation
Key Characteristics
Covers full process scope, including:
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Methanol recovery from biodiesel and glycerin
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Glycerin drying / Glycerin refining (to USP grade)
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Biodiesel drying / Biodiesel washing / Biodiesel distillation
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Glycerin–fatty matter separation
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Biodiesel water separation / Biodiesel glycerin separation
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Methanol–water–biodiesel separation (acid esterification)
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Fatty acids removal (acid esterified biodiesel)
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Biodiesel/FAME fractionation
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Glycerin to propylene glycol conversion
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Sulzer offers the most efficient methanol recovery and separation processes, ensuring the highest purity biodiesel and glycerin with minimal energy consumption and investment.
Our proprietary static separation equipment and advanced process design guarantee maximum methanol recovery without the need for rotating equipment, reducing maintenance and operational costs.
Yes, our technology is highly flexible and can process a wide range of feedstocks, including vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste oils, ensuring consistent product quality.
Producers benefit from lower operating costs, faster return on investment, guaranteed performance, and access to testing facilities for process validation.
Absolutely. Our solutions are designed to meet international biodiesel quality standards (EN 14214, ASTM D6751) and include glycerin refining to USP grade.
