Trusted engineering study solutions
Tailored process studies and engineering packages designed to guide your separation projects with precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability from concept to execution.
Process Studies & Technology Selection
Evaluate multiple separation routes with simulations and lab tests
Identify the best-fit technologies or hybrid solutions for your process
Energy & Performance Optimization
Reduce energy consumption and improve throughput with targeted studies
Solve bottlenecks and adapt to changing feed or product conditions
Engineering Packages & Project Support
Receive tailored BEPs and conceptual/detailed engineering documentation
Benefit from clear process data, equipment lists, and cost estimations
Concept studies, basic and detailed engineering
Sulzer offers end-to-end support for separation process projects, covering every stage from early concept assessment to detailed engineering and equipment supply. With deep expertise across a wide range of technologies distillation, extraction, hydroprocessing, crystallization, and other separation or reaction technologies. Sulzer ensures that each project is guided efficiently from idea to execution, helping clients make informed decisions and achieve optimal performance.
We are here to help when...
You need to define a new or improved separation process
We help you evaluate technologies and process routes to find the most efficient solution.
You want to reduce energy consumption or increase throughput
Our studies identify opportunities for savings and performance optimization.
You face uncertainty in feed conditions or product specs
We support decision-making with simulations, lab tests, and feasibility analysis.
You require engineering support from concept to execution
Sulzer provides tailored packages from conceptual design to detailed engineering.
A selection of Sulzer’s engineering studies and process development services, designed to define, optimize, and validate separation processes across industries. From feasibility analysis to detailed engineering, our tailored studies ensure reliable decision-making, energy-efficient solutions, and seamless integration into your operations.
Detailed Engineering
• Scope: Prepare complete specifications and documentation for equipment, piping, instrumentation, and control systems, integrating Sulzer’s technologies and equipment.
• Result: A full detail engineering package ready for procurement, fabrication, and construction, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Typical Timeline: 4–8 months
Basic Engineering
• Scope: Develop the selected concept into a validated basic engineering package, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, mass/energy balances, and equipment specifications. For our licensed technologies, typically the license is offered with the basic engineering.
• Result: Fixed price proposal for equipment, project planning, and execution strategy.
• Typical Timeline: 3-6 months
Concept & Feasibility Studies
• Scope: Solution proposal for your separation or processing challenge identifying the most suitable technologies through feasibility and conceptual engineering studies. Potentially including trials at one of our test centers.
• Result: A clear recommendation on the preferred technology setup and process approach, including guidance on next steps towards project execution
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• Typical Timeline: 4–8 weeks
Concept & feasibility studies
Basic engineering
Detailed engineering
150+ Years Experience
Proven track record in chemical process engineering and equipment manufacturing.
Global Presence
Worldwide support network with local expertise and rapid response capabilities.
Quality Assurance
ISO certified processes and rigorous quality control for reliable, safe operations.