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Regulatory Compliance Made Easy with Sulzer Stripping Solutions

  • cemnar0
  • Jul 17
  • 2 min read
Sulzer stripping column illustrating the separation steps and removal of volatile compounds for environmental compliance

Introduction


With environmental regulations becoming ever more stringent, many plants see compliance as a heavy and time-consuming burden. Sulzer’s stripping solutions turn this challenge into an opportunity: they simplify audits, ensure regulatory adherence, and minimize administrative and operational hassles.


How Does Sulzer Simplify Compliance?


Custom Engineering for Every Regulation

Every industrial site has its own unique constraints: discharge parameters, VOC thresholds, residual solvent limits, and more. Sulzer’s expert teams use advanced simulation software and pilot testing to design each system according to the specific requirements of your region or industry (EPA, REACH, ECHA, local directives, etc.).

Result: Guaranteed performance, assured compliance even with the strictest audits.


Full Traceability and Documentation for Audits


Every Sulzer stripping unit comes with robust technical documentation:

  • Digital simulation results

  • Pilot-scale performance data

  • Full equipment traceability

    Benefit: During inspections or environmental audits, all required documents are available, standardized, and ready for submission, streamlining your regulatory processes.


Long-Term Reliability


The durability of Sulzer’s columns, the quality of internals, and the seasoned support teams ensure maximum plant uptime.

In practice: Fewer unplanned shutdowns, continuous environmental compliance, and future-proofing for regulatory changes (easily adapted by updates or optimization).


Typical Compliance Applications


  • VOC Removal: Drastically reduce atmospheric emissions to meet regulatory thresholds.

  • Solvent Stripping from Wastewater: Compliant treatment before discharge (hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, alcohols, etc.).

  • Product Recovery for Sustainability: Recover solvents and light chemicals to support circular economy ambitions and cut waste.

  • Water Reuse Preparation: Treat industrial discharge for water reuse within the plant.


Example: Key Steps for Successful Compliance Audits with Sulzer


  1. Define regulatory requirements with the plant operator

  2. Simulation and pilot testing to guarantee real-world performance

  3. Installation and staff training on solution management

  4. Provision of complete compliance and performance dossiers

  5. Annual support, system adjustments, and assistance with regulatory changes


Conclusion


With Sulzer’s compliance-driven stripping solutions, industries don’t just meet evolving regulations they stay ahead of them. Investing in Sulzer is choosing peace of mind, simplicity, and continuous environmental performance optimization.


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