Advanced Liquid-Liquid Extraction with Sulzer OptimEXT™
- cemnar0
- Sep 2
- 1 min read
Handling complex mixtures in industrial processes especially azeotropes, close-boiling compounds, and heat-sensitive products requires sophisticated separation methods that deliver high purity without excessive energy usage or product degradation.
Sulzer’s OptimEXT™ platform rises to this challenge by seamlessly integrating advanced liquid-liquid extraction with highly efficient solvent recovery.
Built around Sulzer’s proven Kühni™ agitated column technology, OptimEXT™ achieves outstanding mass transfer and continuous solvent reuse, delivering solvent recovery rates exceeding 99%. Its modular, compact design enables flexible integration and up to 50% energy savings compared to traditional distillation or mixer-settler technologies.
OptimEXT™ is proven across diverse industries such as refining, petrochemicals, hydrometallurgy, pharma, fine chemicals, and natural extracts, successfully separating sulfur compounds, aromatic hydrocarbons, metals, APIs, flavors, and fragrances all while reducing operating costs and environmental footprint.
The system’s ability to operate under low temperatures protects product integrity, especially important for heat-sensitive materials, while its scalability accommodates a range of capacities and feed complexities.
Experience high purity and cost-effective solvent extraction & separation tailored for complex mixtures.
Contact Sulzer’s process experts to explore how OptimEXT™ can optimize your operation today.
