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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.

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

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Ultra low sulfur biodiesel

Biodiesel distillation was originally designed to purify trans-esterified biodiesel and remove the fraction forming precipitate at low temperature.
The distilled biodiesel is referred as winter grade biodiesel.

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Discover how Sulzer advanced biodiesel solutions transform feedstocks into high-quality renewable fuel with unmatched efficiency and the fastest return on investment.

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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:

  • Methanol recovery from biodiesel and glycerin

  • Glycerin drying / Glycerin refining (to USP grade)

  • Biodiesel drying / Biodiesel washing / Biodiesel distillation

  • Glycerin–fatty matter separation

  • Biodiesel water separation / Biodiesel glycerin separation

  • Methanol–water–biodiesel separation (acid esterification)

  • Fatty acids removal (acid esterified biodiesel)

  • Biodiesel/FAME fractionation

  • Glycerin to propylene glycol conversion

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Luis Hoffmann

Global Licensing Director

Contact our expert for more information about BioFlux.

  • 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.

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