Enhancing Sustainability and Cost Savings through Solvent Recovery with Sulzer
- cemnar0
- Sep 2
- 1 min read

Solvent recovery is a critical component of chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical manufacturing, reducing raw material costs and environmental impact. Sulzer Chemtech provides comprehensive solvent recovery solutions that handle a wide range of solvent mixtures including azeotropes, thermally sensitive compounds, and complex contaminants.
Sulzer’s solvent recovery systems incorporate advanced technologies such as vacuum distillation, membrane separation, liquid-liquid extraction, and pressure swing distillation to maximize recovery rates while preserving solvent quality. Our skid-mounted units are tailored for easy integration, quick installation, and retrofit in existing plants to improve operational efficiency.
Key features of Sulzer solvent recovery solutions include:
High recovery efficiency with up to 99% solvent reclamation
Advanced azeotrope breaking and entrainer distillation options
Energy-efficient heat integration and process optimization
Preservation of solvent purity through gentle vacuum and membrane processes
Comprehensive process design supported by Sulzer’s test centers and in-house simulation tools
Sulzer’s commitment to sustainability and innovation allows manufacturers to reduce emissions, cut costs, and comply with stringent environmental regulations without compromising production throughput or quality.
Ready to improve solvent recovery efficiency and reduce environmental impact?
Contact Sulzer’s process experts today to customize a solvent recovery solution fitted to your plant’s requirements.




