OptimEXT™: Integrated Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Solvent Recovery Technology
- cemnar0
- Sep 2
- 1 min read
Liquid-liquid extraction is a vital separation technique widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and hydrometallurgical industries. Sulzer’s OptimEXT™ solution combines proven Kühni™ agitated extraction columns with high-efficiency solvent recovery to deliver superior product purity, selectivity, and cost efficiency.
OptimEXT™’s design leverages Sulzer’s advanced extraction equipment capable of handling challenging feedstocks with complex phase behaviors.
By combining extraction and solvent recovery in a compact, modular system, it achieves solvent recovery rates exceeding 99%, dramatically reducing operational expenses and environmental footprints.
Key advantages include:
High mass transfer efficiency supporting complex separations
Nearly complete solvent recycling for cost and resource savings
Modular and compact design enabling easy retrofit and scalable capacity
Proven robustness handling volatile solvents and varying process conditions
Broad industry applicability from petrochemicals and hydrometallurgy to pharmaceuticals and natural extracts
Sulzer supports OptimEXT™ customers with complete process design, pilot testing, and lifecycle service, ensuring reliable, optimized operations.
Explore Sulzer’s OptimEXT™ technology to maximize separation efficiency and solvent recovery
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